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Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR OR SWITCH REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably Support the vehicle.
2. Remove the 4 splash shield bolts.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pressure sensor/switch.

IMPORTANT: Use a catch basin to catch escaping oil.

5. Remove the oil pressure sensor/switch.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the oil pressure sensor/switch.

Tighten
Tighten the oil pressure sensor/switch to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

2. Connect the electrical connector to the oil pressure sensor/switch.
3. Install the splash shield.
4. Install the 4 splash shield bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the splash shield screws until fully seated and not stripped.

Do not strip the splash shield bolts.
5. Lower the vehicle.