BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure switch (N47 D20 O1)
IMPORTANT: When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against dirt contamination.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.
Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Remove INTAKE PORT .
- Remove left TRAILING LINK .
- REMOVE left partition wall for units compartment.
NOTE: The oil pressure switch is located beneath the high pressure pump.
IMPORTANT: A small amount of engine oil emerges when oil pressure switch is removed.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Release connector and remove.
Release oil pressure switch.
Installation note: Replace sealing ring.
Reassemble the vehicle.
Check engine oil level.
Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N55)
Necessary preliminary work:
Switch off ignition.
Remove IGNITION COIL COVER.
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an e ...
Replacing engine oil level sensor (N52T)
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary work:
Switc ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Operating fluids as of 11/2015: Hypoid oils for differential x5/x6 rear axle transverse moment distribution
(qmvh transmission)
Standard equipment: Series X6 - E71; X5M - F85; X6M - F86
Optional equipment: Series X5 - E70, F15, F16
NOTE: For capacities for rear axle differential, see Technical data.
General information about final-drive transmission oils
Final-drive and hypoid transmission oil must fulfil the follo ...