- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Access the oil pressure sensor on the oil pump case (1.6L, 1.8L and 2.7L
engines) or cylinder head (2.2L, 2.5L and 3.3L engines). Unfasten the wire
harness from the switch.
- Place a suitable drain pan underneath the oil pressure sensor to capture
any oil which may spill out during the removal and installation of the switch.
- Use an appropriate wrench to loosen and remove the oil pressure sensor.
If reinstalling original oil pressure sensor, remove and discard washer on
sensor.
- Installation is the reverse of removal. Position the oil pressure sensor
and new washer into hole in oil pump case or cylinder head, depending on models,
and hand-tighten.
- Use an appropriate socket and tighten the pressure sensor to 12–17
ft. lbs. (17–23 Nm).
- Check the oil level and add if needed.
