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

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Special tools required:

11 7 020

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off the ignition

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

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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:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor, Connector And Wiring Harness

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Assemble engine.