12 61 250 Removing and installing/replacing oil temperature switch (M52TU, M54, M56)

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Switch off ignition.

Remove suction filter housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54) .

Unfasten oil filter cover to enable engine oil in filter to flow back into the oil sump.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter Cover

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Refer to 00 00 250 BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE INCL. SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE (M54 / M56) .

Location: On base of oil-filter.

NOTE: Figure shows power steering pump supply tank removed.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Oil Temperature Switch Plug Connection

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CAUTION: A few drops of oil escape when the oil temperature switch is released. Catch residual oil with cleaning cloth and dispose of oil.

Release oil temperature switch.

Installation:

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