12 61 280 Removing And Installing/Replacing Oil Pressure Sensor (N51, N52, N52K, N53, N54)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- N51, N52, N52K, N53 only:
- Remove ignition coil cover . See 11 00 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACOUSTIC COVER (N51) .
WARNING:
Scalding hazard!
Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.
Installation location:
Oil filter housing, front left.
Engine oil may emerge when oil pressure sensor is replaced; have a cleaning cloth ready.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release oil pressure sensor (2).
Tightening torque, see 12 61 1AZ in OIL PRESSURE/OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE .
Installation:
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.