11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (With Hydraulic Valve): Notes

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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:

DME Motor Electronics
Complete vehicle
Drive
Engine electronics
Engine oil
Oil-pressure control

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

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

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: Releasing Insert Using Screwdriver

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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: Inserting Central Screw Using Screwdriver

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

Fig 4: Tightening Screw Piece

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Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 .

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ

Fig 5: Removing Oil Filter Cap Using Special Tool (11 9 240)

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Carefully detach filter element.