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11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (N51)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disconnect plug connection on oil pressure switch (1)

Remove oil pressure switch (2).

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Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor And Plug
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Screw in special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring.

Fig 2: Special Tool (11 4 050) And Sealing Ring
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Checking engine oil pressure with diagnosis tester: 

Connect special tool 13 6 054 to special tool 13 6 051.

Checking engine oil pressure with pressure gauge: 

Connect special tools 13 3 063 and 13 3 061.

Start engine and check engine oil pressure.

Specified values.

Fig 3: Special Tools (13 3 063), (13 3 061), (13 6 054), (13 6 051) And (11 4 050)
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Assemble engine.