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BMW 7 Series: Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature/Oil Gauge

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL LEVEL SENSOR FOR ENGINE OIL (N63)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work

  • Switch off ignition
  • Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
  • Drain off ENGINE OIL

Release connector (1) and remove.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ.

Remove oil level sensor (3).

Installation note: Clean sealing surface on oil sump.

Replace gasket on oil level sensor.

An excessively low torque value will result in oil leaks.

An excessively high torque value will result in damage to the oil level sensor.

Top up engine oil.

Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature/Oil Gauge
Fig. 108: Identifying Oil Level Sensor, Connector And Nut

NOTE: Check stored fault message.

Delete fault memory.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR (N63)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Turn off ignition
  • Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION

WARNING: Scalding hazard! Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.

Installation location

Oil pressure sensor is located next to the oil filter housing.

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 level is too low.

Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature/Oil Gauge
Fig. 109: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor And Plug

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