Oil Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing/Replacing Oil Pressure Switch (M62)

Switch off ignition.


NOTE:
Drain the main flow oil filter in order to avoid an excessive discharge of oil when the oil pressure switch is removed.
This work is described in the work step "BMW engine oil service",







Detach plug (1) from oil pressure switch.







Release screws.
Pull expansion tank (1) upwards and lay to one side.


NOTE: Lines on expansion tank remain connected.







NOTE: A small amount of engine oil emerges when the oil pressure switch is removed. Have a cleaning cloth ready.


Unscrew oil pressure switch.


Installation: Screw on oil-filter cover tightly.


NOTE:
Assemble car and set in horizontal position.
Start engine and run at idle until oil indicator lamp goes out.
Switch off engine and wait approx. 5 minutes.
Then check engine oil level.
If necessary, top up engine oil.