Engine

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor. Removal and Installation

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
010203040501813N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Strap wrench
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool

Materials

Name Specification
Engine Oil — SAE 5W-20 — Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil
XO-5W20-Q1SP
WSS-M2C945-B1
Motorcraft® PTFE Thread Sealant
TA-24-B
WSK-M2G350-A2

Removal

  1. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
    • Disconnect the resonator assembly hose. Loosen the clamps and remove the resonator assembly.
      Use general equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    • Loosen the clamps and set the CAC hose aside.
  2. Disconnect the EVAP tube from the CAC outlet tube.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the nut, loosen the clamp and remove the CAC outlet tube.
  3. Remove and discard the oil filter.
    Use common service equipment: oil drain equipment.
    Use general service equipment: strap wrench.
  4. Disconnect the EOP switch electrical connector.
  5. Remove and discard the EOP switch.

Installation

  1. Install a new EOP switch.
    Material: Motorcraft® PTFE Thread Sealant / TA-24-B (WSK-M2G350-A2)
    Torque: 159 lb-in (18 N·m)
  2. Connect the EOP switch electrical connector.
  3. Lubricate the new engine oil filter O-ring with clean engine oil and install it.
    Material: Engine Oil — SAE 5W-20 — synthetic engine oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)
    Torque: 128 lb-in (14.5 N·m)
    1. Install the CAC outlet tube and nut.
      Torque: 133 lb-in (15 N·m)
    1. Tighten the hose clamp and connect the electrical connector.
      Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
  4. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
    • Position the CAC hose and tighten the clamp.
      Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
    • Install the resonator assembly and connect the resonator assembly hoses.
      Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.

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