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:
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.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
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.