Sending Unit

5.0L Engine

Removal and Installation

 CAUTION: Be sure to use electrically conductive water-resistant sealer on the threads of the unit. The pressure switch-type unit used with the indicator system is not interchangeable with the variable resistance-type switch, which is used with the gauge system. Refer to the Master Parts Catalog for proper parts usage. Installation of the wrong part will result in an inoperative oil pressure indicating system and a damaged sender unit, or gauge.

The oil pressure sending units are mounted at the LH front of the engine block on 5.0L, and on the LH rear of the cylinder head on 2.3L.

2.3L Engine






5.0L Engine

To replace the unit, disconnect the wire from the terminal. Remove the unit from the engine. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A (ESG-M4G194-A and ESR-M18P7-A) or equivalent or conductive sealer to the threads of the new unit and install the unit. Tighten to 11-24 Nm (9-17 lb-ft). Connect the wire to the terminal and check the operation of the unit.

2.3L Engine

 CAUTION: Be sure to use electrically conductive water-resistant sealer on the threads of the unit. The pressure switch-type unit used with the indicator system is not interchangeable with the variable resistance-type switch, which is used with the gauge system. Refer to the Master Parts Catalog for proper parts usage. Installation of the wrong part will result in an inoperative oil pressure indicating system.

To replace the unit, disconnect the wire from the terminal. Remove the unit from the engine. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A (ESG-M4G194-A and ESR-M18P7-A) or equivalent or conductive sealer to the threads of the new unit and install the unit. Tighten to 11-24 Nm (9-17 lb-ft). Connect the wire to the terminal and check the operation of the unit.

2.3L