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:
Workshop Hints On Cylinder Leakage Testing
When performing cylinder leakage tests, the following tips might be helpful:
Remove all spark plugs to allow easier rotation of the engine. (If this test is
done after a compression test, the
plugs should already be out).
Perform the leakage test on all cylinders, not just the problem
cylinder.
Connecting Rod With Bearing
REPLACING ALL CONROD BEARINGS (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
00 2 590
00 9 120
11 2 110
(piston removed)
IMPORTANT: Note grinding stages on crankshaft.
The letter (1) denotes the crankshaft construction stage.
The numbers (2) denote the bearing shell classification for the relevant bearin
