Removal and Installation

Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the surge tank.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "SURGE TANK ")
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")
Remove the delivery pipe.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "DELIVERY PIPE ")
Remove the water temperature control assembly and water center pipe.
(Refer to Cooling System - "WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Sensor Connector
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Remove the oil pressure sensor (A).
Tightening torque :

14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pressure Sensor
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When installing, apply sealant on the thread part.
Seal lock : 3M 2510
Thickness : More than 0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)

Fig 3: Checking Oil Pressure Sensor Thread Thickness
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