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12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N54T)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work 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 connector (1) and remove.

Release oil pressure sensor (2).

Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ .

Installation note: 

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

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor And Connector
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