OEM 2005 Chevrolet Astro Oil Pressure Switch

2005 Chevrolet Astro Oil Pressure Switch Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the engine oil pressure switch on 2005 Chevrolet Astro?

  A: Replacing the engine oil pressure sensor or switch may require you to gather a range of tools before starting: Oil Pressure Switch Socket (J 41712). Start with removing the engine cover, then you need to disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor gauge electrical connector. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting using a wrench and remove the sensor with the help of the Oil Pressure Switch Socket (J 41712). Mark alignment of the sensor fitting before removal, and if needed take out the fitting. For installation, if the fitting was removed, install it and tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.), never to diagonal it more than one turn for alignment. Next, install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor tightening fitting using a wrench and tightening the sensor to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) with an Oil Pressure Switch Socket (J 41712). Lastly, reconnect the engine oil pressure gauge sensor electrical connector and replace the engine cover.