11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect plug connection on oil pressure switch (1)

Remove oil pressure switch (2).

Tightening torque:12 61 1AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch

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Screw in special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Ring And Special Tool (11 4 050)

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Checking engine oil pressure with BMW diagnosis system:

Connect special tools 13 6 054 and 13 6 051 .

Check engine oil pressure with pressure gauge.

Connect special tools 13 3 063 and 13 3 061 .

Start engine and check engine oil pressure.

Compare actual values with prescribed SETPOINT VALUES .

Fig 3: Checking Engine Oil Pressure With Diagnosis Tester

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Assemble engine.