12 61 280 Removing and Installing/Replacing Oil Pressure Sensor (N52, N52K, N51, N54, N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
N52, N52K, N51, N53 only:
- Remove ignition coil cover.
N54 only:
- Remove intake filter housing

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 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 1: Pressing Lock

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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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