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12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure switch (M52TU, M54, M56)

Switch off ignition.

Remove suction filter housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54) .

Unfasten oil filter cover to enable engine oil in filter to flow back into the oil sump.

The procedure is described in 00 00 250 BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE INCL. SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE (M54 / M56) .

Fig 1: View Of Oil Filter Cover
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Location: On base of oil-filter.

NOTE: Figure shows power steering pump supply tank removed.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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CAUTION: A few drops of oil escape when the oil pressure switch is released. Catch residual oil with cleaning cloth and dispose of oil.

Release oil pressure switch.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, (27 N.m).