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Special tools required:

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NOTE: To check the engine oil pressure, the oil pressure switch must be removed and the special tools installed and connected.
NOTE: A small amount of oil will emerge when the oil pressure switch is removed. Have a cleaning cloth ready.

Make sure no oil runs onto belt drive.

Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.

Remove oil pressure switch.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, see ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Install special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring (1) in place of oil pressure switch.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool 11 4 050 With Sealing Ring In Place Of Oil Pressure Switch
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Check engine oil pressure with DIS Tester 

Attach special tool 13 6 054 with sealing ring (1) and special tool 13 6 051 and connect to DIS Tester.

Check engine oil pressure with pressure gauge 

Install special tool 13 3 063 and special tool 13 3 061 (pressure gauge).

Start engine and check engine oil pressure.

Specified value.

Fig 2: Checking Engine Oil Pressure With Pressure Gauge
G03267449Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.