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Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair



12 61 280 Removing And Installing/replacing Oil Pressure Sensor (N55)







Necessary preliminary work:
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove ignition coil cover.







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







Installation location:
Oil filter housing, front left.

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







Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release oil pressure sensor (2).

Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ.

Installation note:
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.