Oil Pressure Sender: Service and Repair

Oil Pressure Switch

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.





2) Remove the rubber cap.





3) Disconnect the terminal from oil pressure switch.





4) Remove the oil pressure switch.

CAUTION:
Catch the engine oil using cloth to prevent it from splashing.





INSTALLATION

1) Apply liquid gasket to the oil pressure switch threads.

Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent





2) Install the oil pressure switch to cylinder block.

Tightening torque:
18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)





3) Connect the terminal to the oil pressure switch.

NOTE:
The oil pressure switch harness must be tightened within the range of a 90° angle as shown below.

Tightening torque:
1.5 Nm (0.2 kgf-m, 1.1 ft-lb)





4) Attach the rubber cap.





5) Connect the battery ground terminal.





INSPECTION

1) Check that the oil pressure switch does not have deformation, cracks or damage.
2) Check the oil pressure switch installation portion for oil leakage and oil seepage.