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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 MINI Cooper Paceman, 2015 MINI Cooper Paceman, 2014 MINI Cooper Paceman, and 2013 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

11 7 020

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Switch off ignition.
Remove FAN COWL .

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:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor And Connector

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.