Oil Pressure Switch (For Fuel Pump): Service and Repair
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCHREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [2.4L ENGINE]
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-2:
Required Special Tool:
^ MB992118: Oil Pressure Switch Wrench
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLTS REMOVAL
Remove the throttle body mounting bolts and put the throttle body aside so as not to interfere the oil pressure switch connector disconnection.
[[B]] ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH REMOVAL
CAUTION: The sealant is applied to the bolt. Remove the bolt with care not to break it.
Use special tool oil pressure switch wrench (MB992118) to remove the engine oil pressure switch.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH INSTALLATION
1. Apply sealant to the engine oil pressure switch thread.
Specified sealant: Three bond 1215 or equivalent
CAUTION: Do not start the engine for 2 hour or more after the engine oil pressure switch installation.
2. In the same manner as removal, use special tool oil pressure switch wrench (MD992118) to tighten the engine oil pressure switch to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 10 ± 2 Nm (87 ± 17 in-lb)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [3.0L ENGINE]
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-3:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH REMOVAL
Use special tool oil pressure switch wrench (MB992118) to remove the engine oil pressure switch.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH INSTALLATION
1. Apply sealant to the engine oil pressure switch thread.
Specified sealant: Three bond 1215 or equivalent
CAUTION: Do not start the engine for 2 hour or more after the engine oil pressure switch installation.
2. In the same manner as removal, use special tool oil pressure switch wrench (MB992118) to tighten the engine oil pressure switch to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 10 ± 2 Nm (87 ± 17 in-lb)