Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

12 61 280 - Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N14)





Special tools required:
- 11 7 020 11 7 020 Socket Wrench Insert





Warning!
Scalding hazard!

Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.





Important!
Gaiter and charge-air hoses with clamp fastenings must be installed dry and free from grease!

Sealing faces and fittings must be dry and free from grease.

If gaiter and charge-air hoses with clamp fastenings are not installed dry and free from grease, this may result in turbocharger failure!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition





Installation location:

On cylinder head, left.

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





Release clamps (2).

Remove rubber gaiter (3).

Remove intake pipe (4).

Installation Note:
Install clean-air pipe (3) dry and free from grease.

Fitting on turbocharger must be dry and free from grease.





Unlock and detach plugs (1 and 3).

Unlock and disconnect line (2).

Carefully pull cable duct (4) upwards slightly.





Release oil pressure sensor (1) with special tool 11 7 020.

Installation Note:
- Replace sealing ring.
- Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ. Mechanical Specifications
- Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.