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12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N16)

Special tools required: 

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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.

Loosen screws.

Remove heat shield (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Screws
G06916202Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock connector (1) and pull off.

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

If necessary, release wiring harness (3) from oil filter housing and set it aside.

Installation note: 

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor, Connector And Wiring Harness
G10001561Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.