11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure: Notes
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Special tools required:
- 11 4 050
- 13 3 061
- 13 3 063
- 13 6 051
- 13 6 054
See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .
See FUEL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .
WARNING:
Danger of scalding!
NOTE:
To check the engine oil pressure, remove the oil pressure switch and install and connect the special tool.
NOTE:
A small amount of engine oil emerges when the oil pressure switch is removed.
Have a cleaning cloth ready .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Follow BMW diagnosis instruction
- Remove oil pressure switch . See 12 61 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR (N63) .
Special tool 11 4 050 is fitted with a sealing ring (1).
IMPORTANT:
Tightening torque of special tool 11 4 050 max. 20 Nm.
Screw special tool 11 4 050 into crankcase to max. 20 Nm.
Secure union nut (1) of special tool 13 3 063 to max. 15 Nm.