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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001ASTRO VAN L AWD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSOIL PRESSURE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Chevrolet Astro Van L AWD V6-4.3L VIN W
Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Chevrolet Astro Van L AWD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Service and Repair
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR OR SWITCH REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor gauge electrical connector.
3. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting with a wrench.
4. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor using J 41712.
IMPORTANT: Note the alignment of the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fining prior to removal.
5. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting, if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting, if removed.
Tighten
1.1. Tighten the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Do not loosen the sensor fitting. Do not tighten the sensor fitting more than one turn to align.
1.2. Tighten the sensor fitting until properly aligned.
2. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor.
3. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting with a wrench to prevent from turning.
Tighten
Using J 41712 tighten the engine oil pressure gauge sensor to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
4. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor gauge electrical connector.
3. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting with a wrench.
4. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor using J 41712.
IMPORTANT: Note the alignment of the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fining prior to removal.
5. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting, if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting, if removed.
Tighten
1.1. Tighten the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Do not loosen the sensor fitting. Do not tighten the sensor fitting more than one turn to align.
1.2. Tighten the sensor fitting until properly aligned.
2. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor.
3. Hold the engine oil pressure gauge sensor fitting with a wrench to prevent from turning.
Tighten
Using J 41712 tighten the engine oil pressure gauge sensor to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
4. Install the engine oil pressure gauge sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.