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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Disconnect the wire connector at the sender.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Sender Wire
    G03273685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the oil pressure sender.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Pressure Sender
    G03273686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Apply pipe sealant with Teflon® to sender threads.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.