BMW X5: Oil Supply
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Special tools required:
- 11 4 050
- 13 3 061
- 13 3 063
- 13 6 051
- 13 6 054
NOTE: To check the engine oil pressure, the oil pressure switch must be removed and the special tools installed and connected.
NOTE: A small amount of oil will emerge when the oil pressure switch is removed.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Make sure no oil runs onto belt drive.
Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.
Remove oil pressure switch.
Installation:
Tightening torque, 12 61 1AZ.
Install special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring (1) in place of oil pressure switch.
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Fig. 707: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 050)
Check engine oil pressure with DIS Tester
Attach special tool 13 6 054 with sealing ring (1) and special tool 13 6 051 and connect to DIS Tester.
Check engine oil pressure with pressure gauge
Install special tool 13 3 063 and special tool 13 3 061 (pressure gauge).
Start engine and check engine oil pressure.
Specified value.
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Fig. 708: Identifying Special Tool (13 3 061), (13 6 051) And (13 6 054)
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Remove upper oil sump section.
Remove reinforcement plate.
Unscrew nut (1).
Tightening torque 11
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING GUIDE TUBE FOR OIL DIPSTICK (N62)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove intake air manifold.
Drain engine oil.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this work step is shown
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WATER PUMP (N62/N62TU)
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cooled
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