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11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure: Installation

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NOTE: For engine oil pressure to be checked, oil pressure switch must be removed and special tools must be installed and connected.

To avoid an excess discharge of oil when removing oil pressure switch:

Unscrew oil filter cap; the engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing into the oil sump.

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque, see 11 42 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Remove oil pressure switch.

Installation 

For tightening torque, see 12 61 1AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Install special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring (1) in place of oil pressure switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Ring And Special Tool 11 4 050
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