Power Steering Pressure Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Pressure Switch

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

2 - PRESSURE SWITCH

3 - HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE

The power steering pressure switch (2) is installed in the power steering high-pressure hose (3). See Fig 1.

Remove the high pressure power steering hose (3) (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/HOSES - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect electrical connector (1) from power steering pressure switch (2).
Place a small container or shop towel beneath switch to collect any excess fluid.
Remove switch. Use back-up wrench on power steering line to prevent line bending.