12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N52, N52K, N51, N54, N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
N54 only:

Remove intake filter housing , see 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N54) .

WARNING: Scalding hazard!
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 , see 12 61 OIL PRESSURE, OIL TEMPERATURE, OIL LEVEL DISPLAY .

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Oil Pressure Sensor

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