12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure switch (S54)

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Turn off ignition.

NOTE: Drain the main flow oil filter in order to prevent an excessive discharge of oil when the oil pressure switch is removed.

This operation is described in the section "BMW engine oil service incl. supplementary service". Refer to 00 00 250 BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE INCL. SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE (S54) .

Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (S54) .

Unlock plug (1) and detach from oil pressure switch (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Plug From Oil Pressure Switch

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Unscrew oil pressure switch (1).

Tightening torque, 12 61 1AZ. Refer to 12 61 OIL PRESSURE, OIL TEMPERATURE, OIL LEVEL .

NOTE: Assemble car and set in horizontal position.
Start engine and run at idle until oil indicator lamp goes out.
Switch off engine and wait approx. 5 minutes.
Then check engine oil level.
Top up engine oil if necessary.