12 61 280 Removing and Installing/Replacing Oil Pressure Sensor (N52)

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ignition coil cover. See 11 00 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING IGNITION COIL COVER (N52)

Installation location:

Oil filter housing, front left.

Engine oil may emerge when oil pressure sensor is replaced;

have a cleaning cloth ready.

Fig 1: Pressing Lock

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release oil pressure sensor (2).

Tightening torque, 12 61 1AZ. See 12 61 OIL PRESSURE, OIL TEMPERATURE, OIL LEVEL DISPLAY

Installation:

Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.

Fig 2: Unclipping Pull Cable

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Fig 3: Locating Cross-Brace

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Fig 4: Locating Plug Connector And Oil Pressure Switch

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