11 40 000 Checking Engine Oil Pressure (With Hydraulic Valve)

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Special tools required:

For the following special tools, refer to ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS (N52K) .

11 6 410
11 9 240
11 9 250
13 6 051

IMPORTANT: The regulated oil pump can only be checked and measured with the diagnosis system.

Vehicles with a regulated oil pump have a hydraulic valve fitted.

Diagnosis path:

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Complete vehicle
Drive
Engine electronics
Engine oil
Oil-pressure control

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Connect BMW diagnosis system to vehicle.
Observe diagnosis instructions.
Protect drive belt against dirt.
Have a cleaning cloth ready to catch escaping oil.

Special tool 11 9 250 must be converted for the N52k and N53.

Secure special tool 11 9 250 at hexagon head in a vice.

Release insert (2) using a screwdriver (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Screwdriver With Special Tool (11 9 250)

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Release screw piece (1) on special tool 11 6 410.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Piece With Special Tool (11 6 410)

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Install special tool 11 6 410 in special tool 11 9 250.

Insert central screw with a screwdriver (1) hand-tight.

Fig 3: Identifying Screwdriver With Special Tools (11 6 410 And 11 9 250)

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Insert screw piece (1) hand-tight in direction of arrow on special tool 11 6 410.

Fig 4: Identifying Screw Piece With Special Tools (11 6 410 And 11 9 250)

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Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240.

Tightening torque. See 11 42 1AZ in 11 42 OIL FILTER ELEMENT WITH CONNECTIONS .

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 240)

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Carefully detach filter element.

Installation:

Check all O-rings for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 6: Identifying Filter Element

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Install filter element (1) in special tool 11 9 250.

Installation:

Coat O-ring with engine oil.

Fig 7: Identifying Filter Element With Special Tool (11 9 250)

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IMPORTANT: Engine oil pressure measurement is only possible with the diagnosis system.

Screw in special tool 11 9 250 with a filter element.

Secure special tool 13 6 051 with a sealing ring to special tool.

Start engine and check engine oil pressure.

Specified values.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool (13 6 051 And 11 9 250)

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Assemble engine.