Tools Required
J 37228
Seal Cutter
Removal Procedure
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the oil level sensor.
- Remove the lower oil pan bolts.
Important: Do not damage the sealing surfaces when separating the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.
- Separate the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan using the
J 37228
.
- Remove the lower oil pan.
- If replacing the lower oil pan perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 4 in the installation procedure.
- Remove the oil level sensor retaining clip (3).
- Remove the oil level sensor bolt (2) and sensor (1).
Installation Procedure
- If the lower oil pan was replaced perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 4.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: When routing the oil level sensor wire, ensure that the wire is routed along the side of the oil pan.
- Install the oil level sensor (1) and bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the oil level sensor retaining clip (3).
- Apply a 2-3 mm wide by 0.5-1.5 mm high bead of sealant to the lower oil pan mating
surface. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
.
- Install the lower oil pan.
- Install the lower oil pan bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts and nuts in the sequence shown to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the oil level sensor.