6131 280 Replacing oil-pressure switch: Installation:

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Tightening torque, 25 Nm.

Check oil level.

Disconnect connector.

Pull off intake neck.

Pull off air hose (1).

Fig 1: Pulling Off Air Hose

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Remove suction-filter housing.

Remove heat-protection plate.

Disconnect plug-in connection (1).

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pressure Switch

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Unscrew and remove oil-pressure switch.

NOTE: Oil-pressure switch on oil-filter base.

Tightening torque, 40 Nm.