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12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Installation location: 

On cylinder head, left.

Engine oil may emerge when oil pressure sensor is replaced; have a cleaning cloth ready.

Release clamps (2).

Detach air intake hose (3).

Remove clean air pipe (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Clamps (2), Air Intake Hose (3) And Clean Air Pipe (4)
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Unlock and detach plugs (1 and 3).

Unlock and disconnect line (2).

Carefully pull cable duct (4) upwards slightly.

Fig 2: Pull Cable Duct (4) Upward Slightly
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Release oil pressure sensor (1) with special tool 11 7 020.

Installation: 

Fig 3: Releasing Oil Pressure Sensor With Special Tool 11 7 020
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