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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

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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