BMW X5: Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature Gauge
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- E65/E66 only: Remove intake filter housing
- E53 only: Remove intake hood with air intake hose
WARNING: Scalding hazard! Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.
Installation location:
Cylinder bank 1 to 4 on cylinder head, front right.
Engine oil may emerge when oil pressure switch is replaced; have a cleaning cloth ready.
Release plug connector (1) and pull off.
Unscrew oil pressure switch (2).
Tightening torque: 12 61 1AZ.
Installation:
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.
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Fig. 78: Identifying Plug Connector And Oil Pressure Switch
REPLACING ENGINE OIL LEVEL SWITCH (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
- DRAIN OFF ENGINE OIL
Illustration shows E65: Release plug connector (1) and pull off.
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 leakage, an excessively high torque value will result in damage to the level switch.
Top up engine oil.
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Fig. 79: Locating Plug Connector, Level Switch And Nuts
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Control Unit Box
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ELECTRONICS BOX
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST
ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION).
NOTE: Follow instructions for removing and install
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Left Solenoid Valves
(N62/N62TU)
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
Switch off ignition
Remove design cover, if equipped.
Unlock hose on tank venting valve and disconnect.
NOTE: Solenoid valve (1) controls adjustment unit on inlet side.
Window wiper system
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them
to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. The
