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

Special tools required:

11 7 020

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:

Switch off ignition

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: Identifying Charge-Air Duct, Intake Pipe, Gaiter And Clamps

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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

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

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.
Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ .
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Pressure Sensor Using Special Tool (11 7 020)

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