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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2006COOPER CONVERTIBLE (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSOIL PRESSURE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Mini Cooper Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)
Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair
2006 Mini Cooper Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)SECTION Service and Repair
12 61 280 - Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure switch
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove right front wheel Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
Warning!
Danger of scalding!
Carry out this work step only when the engine has cooled down.
Open oil filter cap so that oil can flow back into oil sump.
Tighten down oil filter cap.
Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release oil pressure switch (2).
Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ
Clean oil pressure sensor and thread in oil filter housing.
If the oil pressure sensor is to be reused, apply sealing compound to the thread as illustrated.
Check engine oil level.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.