Oil Pressure Sender: Service and Repair

WM 170519 Removing and installing oil pressure switch

Technical values





Preliminary work

CAUTION

Hot components

- Risk of burns

-> Let hot components cool down.
-> Wear personal protective gear.

1. Allow engine to cool down.
2. Place protective covers on the vehicle to avoid damaging the body and passenger compartment.
3. Remove engine compartment lid.
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Removing oil pressure switch

Information

- The oil pressure switch measures the oil pressure and oil temperature.

1. Remove oil pressure switch -1-.





Oil pressure switch

1.1. Unplug cable plug -2- from oil pressure switch.
1.2. Remove two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 20) -3- and remove oil pressure switch.
1.3. Replace O-ring.

Installing oil pressure switch

1. Replace O-ring on oil pressure switch.
Grease new O-ring lightly with Kluber Syntheso Glep (Porsche part number 000.043.204.68).
2. Install oil pressure switch -1-.





Oil pressure switch

2.1. Insert oil pressure switch, fit and tighten two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 20) -3-.
=> Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
2.2. Connect cable plug -2-.

Subsequent work

1. Start the engine and inspect the oil pressure switch for leaks.
2. Install engine compartment lid.
-> 557819 Removing and installing engine compartment lid - section on "Installing" 557819 Removing and Installing Engine Compartment Lid
3. Remove protective covers from vehicle.