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Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing/Replacing Oil Pressure Switch (N62)

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.







Unlock and detach plug connection (1).
Unscrew oil pressure switch (2).
Tightening Torque
1AZ Oil-pressure switch/oil-temperature switch 27 Nm
Note: Oil and screw in

Installation:
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.