12 61 588 Removing and installing/renewing engine oil pressure/temperature sensor (N20)

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Special tools required:

34 5 160

Necessary preliminary work:

Switch off ignition.
Remove THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release engine oil pressure/temperature sensor (2) with special tool 34 5 160 .

Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Engine Oil Pressure/Temperature Sensor

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