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11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure: Notes

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Special tools required: 

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.

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.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool
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