Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

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 work:
- Switch off 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.







Release screws.
Tightening torque
Remove heat shield (1).







Unlock connector (1) and remove.
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:
- Replace sealing ring.
- Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ.
- Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.







Assemble engine.