BMW X5: Oil Pressure, Oil Tempe
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR (N52, N52K, N51, N54, N53)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- N52, N52K, N51, N53 only:
- Remove ignition coil cover.
- N54 only:
- Remove intake filter housing
WARNING: Scalding hazard! Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.
Installation location:
Oil filter housing, front left.
Engine oil may emerge when oil pressure sensor is replaced; have a cleaning cloth ready.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release oil pressure sensor (2).
Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ.
Installation:
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.
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Fig. 70: Pressing Lock
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Fig. 71: Unclipping Pull Cable
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Fig. 72: Locating Cross-Brace
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Fig. 73: Locating Plug Connector And Oil Pressure Switch
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR (N52K)
WARNING: Scalding hazard! Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove ignition coil cover.
Installation location:
Oil filter housing, front left.
Engine oil may emerge when oil pressure sensor is replaced; have a cleaning cloth ready.
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Fig. 74: Pressing Lock
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release oil pressure sensor (2).
Tightening torque, 12 61 1AZ.
Installation:
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.
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Fig. 75: Unclipping Pull Cable
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Fig. 76: Locating Cross-Brace
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Fig. 77: Locating Plug Connector And Oil Pressure Switch
REPLACING ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR (N52, N52K, N51, N46, N54, N53)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- E60 / E63 / E64 / E83 / E85 / E86 / E70 only: Remove reinforcement plate.
- E70 / E81 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 only: Remove underbody protection.
- Drain off engine oil.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ.
Remove level switch (2).
Installation:
Clean sealing face on oil sump.
Replace seal on level switch.
An excessively low torque value will result in oil leaks.
An excessively high torque value will result in damage to the oil level switch.
Top up engine oil.
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Fig. 78: Identifying Level Switch And Plug Connector
READ NEXT:
Control Unit Box
REPLACING FAN FOR ELECTRONICS BOX
NOTE: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic
control units.
Remove control unit.
Read fault memory. Switch off ignition.
Unclip plug (1).
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SEE MORE:
Notes On Scrapping BMW Vehicles With Gas Generators (Central Airbag
Control Unit, Airbag System)
The gas generator is a pyrotechnic component of:
Airbag module
Driver's/passenger airbag
Side airbags
Head airbag
Knee airbag
Belt pretensioner
Belt buckle tensioner
Safety battery terminal
1 Series: E81, E87
3 Series: E46, E90, E91, E92, E93
5 Series: E60, E61 from build date 09/2
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country
version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and
how the vehicle doors will respond to
