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12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N18)

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Installation location: 

The oil pressure sensor is located in the oil filter housing.

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

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release the oil pressure sensor (2) with special tool 11 7 020 .

Installation note: 

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor And Connector
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Assemble engine.