Oil Pressure Sender: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required
- J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket.

1. Remove the distributor.
2. Disconnect the engine oil pressure gauge sensor electrical connector.
3. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting with a wrench.




4. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor using the J 41712.

Important: Note the alignment of the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting prior to removal.




5. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting, it necessary.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required
- J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket.





1. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting, if removed.
1. Tighten the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Important: Do not loosen the sensor fitting. Do not tighten the sensor fitting more than one turn.

2. Tighten the sensor fitting until properly aligned.




2. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor.
3. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting with a wrench to prevent from turning.
Using the J 41712 tighten the engine oil pressure gauge sensor to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
4. Connect the engine oil pressure gauge sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the distributor.