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Oil Pressure Switch: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSTALL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch

      Adhesive: 

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent 

      Fig 1: Applying Adhesive To 2 Or 3 Threads Of Oil Pressure Switch
      G05193399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, install the oil pressure switch

      SST 09922-10010 

      Torque: without SST 

      15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      with SST 

      8.0 N*m (81 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 155 mm (6.10 in.).
      • Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after installing the switch.
      Fig 2: Installing Oil Pressure Switch
      G05750407Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
  2. ADD ENGINE OIL  (See OIL AND OIL FILTER )
  3. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK 
  4. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER