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:
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Driveline+Axles: General information on high temperature multi-purpose grease
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON HIGH TEMPERATURE MULTI-PURPOSE
GREASE
High temperature multi-purpose grease consists of a lithium complex soap in a mineral oil product with a
selected combination of additives. Extremely fine soap is contained in the oil, and serves as the basic
ingredient.
This ...