11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (N63 hybrid)

Special tools required:

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:

Special tool 11 4 050 is equipped with a sealing ring (1).

IMPORTANT: Tightening torque of special tool 11 4 050 max. 20 Nm.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool (11 4 050) In Sealing Ring

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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.

Fig 2: Securing Special Tool (13 3 063) Union Nut Into Crankcase

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Checking engine oil pressure with DIS Tester:

Screw special tool 13 6 054 with sealing ring (1) into special tool 13 6 051 and connect to DIS tester.

Checking engine oil pressure with pressure gauge:

Connect special tool 13 3 063 with special tool 13 3 061 (pressure gauge).

Start engine and check engine oil pressure.

Fig 3: Checking Engine Oil Pressure Using Pressure Gauge

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