12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Turn off ignition
Remove IGNITION COIL COVER

WARNING: Risk of burning!
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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor And Plug

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NOTE: Add final details to vehicle
Check engine oil level. Top up engine oil if necessary.