11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (N54)

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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 .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front ignition coil cover .

Disconnect plug connection (1) on oil pressure switch.

Installation:

Plug connection (1) must snap audibly into place!

Remove oil pressure switch (2).

Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ , see OIL PRESSURE/OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Oil Pressure Switch

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Screw in special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring (1).

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

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Checking engine oil pressure with BMW diagnosis system:

Connect special tools 13 6 054 and 13 6 051 .

Checking 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: Identifying Special Tools 13 3 063 And 13 3 061

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Assemble engine.