11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (N14)

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Special tools required:

11 7 020
11 9 560
13 3 061
13 3 063
13 6 051
13 6 054

Disconnect plug connection on oil pressure switch (1)

Fig 1: Oil Pressure Switch

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Release oil pressure switch (1) with special tool 11 7 020 .

For tightening torque refer to 12 61 1AZ in 11 61 INTAKE MANIFOLD .

Fig 2: Oil Pressure Switch

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Screw in special tool 11 9 560 with sealing ring on cylinder head.

Secure pressure gauge 13 3 063 to special tool 11 9 560 .

Fig 3: Special Tool (11 9 560) And (13 3 063)

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Check engine oil pressure with diagnosis tester.

Connect special tools 11 9 560 / 13 6 054 and 13 6 051 .

Check engine oil pressure with pressure gauge.

Connect special tools 11 9 560 / 13 3 063 and 13 3 061 .

Start engine and check engine oil pressure.

Specified values.

Fig 4: Special Tool (13 3 061) And (13 3 063)

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Assemble engine.