11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure: Notes
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Special tools required:
- 11 4 050
- 13 3 061
- 13 3 063
- 13 6 051
- 13 6 054
NOTE:
To check the engine oil pressure, the oil pressure switch must be removed and the special tools installed and connected.
NOTE:
A small amount of oil will emerge when the oil pressure switch is removed. Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Make sure no oil runs onto belt drive.
Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.
Make sure no oil runs onto belt drive.
Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.
Remove oil pressure switch.
Installation:
Tightening torque, 12 61 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Install special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring (1) in place of oil pressure switch.