11 40 000 Checking engine oil pressure (B48, B46)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Removal:

Undo oil drain plug (1) at hexagon head (2).

Drain the MOTOR OIL .

Fig 1: Oil Drain Plug And Hexagon Head

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Undo oil filter cover (1) at hexagon head (2).

Fig 2: Oil Filter Cover And Hexagon Head

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Checking engine oil pressure with diagnosis tester:

Remount filter element (1) in the special tool 2 289 603 .

Remount O-ring (2) if necessary.

Fig 3: Removing Filter Element In Special Tool (2 289 603)

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Screw special tool 2 289 603 with filter element into the oil filter housing (1).

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

Fig 4: Screwing Special Tool (2 289 603) With Filter Element Into Oil Filter Housing

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Connect special tools 2 289 603 and 11 4 310 .

Fig 5: Connecting Special Tools (2 289 603) And (11 4 310)

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Lightly oil O-ring at the pressure sensor (1), (100 bar, order number: 0 431 592 ).

Screw pressure sensor (1) hand-tight into special tool 11 4 310 .

Connect connecting cable (2) of I ntegrated M easurement Interface B ox (IMIB) to pressure sensor (1).

Run the corresponding test module.

Fig 6: Screwing Pressure Sensor Hand-Tight Into Special Tool (11 4 310)

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INSTALLATION:

Stop engine.

Remove the special tools.

Check the freedom of movement of the non-return valve (1).

Fig 7: Non-Return Valve

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Replace oil filter (1).

NOTE: Replace oil filter (1).

Ensure that the oil filter (1) engages audibly.

Replace O-ring (2) and coat with engine oil.

NOTE: Replace O-ring (2).

Fig 8: Checking Oil Filter

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NOTE: Replace screw with O-ring (1).

Wet the O-ring (1) with engine oil.

Fig 9: O-Ring

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The thread (1) must be cleaned before installation without fail with original BMW brake cleaner (part number: 83 19 2 365 214).

The thread must be completely free of engine oil!

Attention !

Risk of damage!

Elastomers (O-rings) may not touch brake cleaner!

Let the brake cleaner dry completely, if necessary blow dry with compressed air.

Fig 10: Thread

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Oil drain plug (1).

Fig 11: Oil Drain Plug

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Install oil filter cover (1) and tighten at hexagon head (2).

Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ .

Fig 12: Oil Filter Cover And Hexagon Head

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Tighten oil drain plug (1) at hexagon head (2).

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ .

Fig 13: Oil Drain Plug And Hexagon Head

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Concluding tasks:

Vehicle horizontal
Run engine for a brief period then switch off
Check the oil level and correct, if required