Engine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch Replacement 2.2 L
Tools Required
J 41712 Oil Pressure
Switch Socket
Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer
to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right fender wheelhouse extension. Refer to
Wheelhouse Extension Replacement
in Body Front
End.
- Disconnect the engine oil pressure gauge sensor electrical connector
(2).
- Using the J 41712
remove the engine oil pressure gauge
sensor.
Installation Procedure
- Install the engine oil
pressure gauge sensor using the J 41712
.
Tighten
Tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Connect the engine oil
pressure gauge sensor electrical connector (2).
- Install the right fender wheelhouse extension. Refer to
Wheelhouse Extension Replacement
in Body Front
End.
- Lower the vehicle.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch Replacement 4.3 L
Tools Required
J 41712 Oil Pressure
Switch Socket
Removal Procedure
Important: Clean the area around the sensor and Distributor before removal. Do
not allow debris to enter the engine.
- Remove the distributor. Refer to
Distributor Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Disconnect the engine
oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the engine oil pressure sensor using the J 41712
.
Important: Note the alignment of the engine oil pressure sensor fitting prior to
removal.
- Remove the engine oil pressure sensor fitting, if necessary.
Installation Procedure
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004
or equivalent to the threads of the fitting and/or the engine oil pressure
sensor.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the engine
oil pressure sensor fitting, if removed.
Tighten
Tighten the engine oil pressure sensor fitting to 15 N·m
(11 lb ft).
- Install the engine oil
pressure sensor.
Tighten
Using the J 41712
,
tighten the engine oil pressure sensor to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Connect the engine oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Install the distributor. Refer to
Distributor Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Check and adjust engine oil level.