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12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N14)

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Notes 

WARNING: Scalding hazard!

Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Gaiter and charge-air hoses with clamp fastenings must be installed dry and free from grease!

Sealing faces and fittings must be dry and free from grease.

If gaiter and charge-air hoses with clamp fastenings are not installed dry and free from grease, this may result in turbocharger failure!

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).

Remove rubber gaiter (3).

Remove intake pipe (4).

Fig 1: Removing Intake Pipe
G05528420Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation 

Install clean-air pipe (3) dry and free from grease.

Fitting on turbocharger must be dry and free from grease.

Unlock and detach plugs (1 and 3).

Unlock and disconnect line (2).

Carefully pull cable duct (4) upwards slightly.

Fig 2: Pulling Cable Duct Upwards
G04789949Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release oil pressure sensor (1) with special tool 11 7 020 .

Installation: 

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor
G04796459Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.