BMW M54 Oil Pressure Sensor Installation Torque – 525i & Others
June 29, 2010
This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.
Q
car year: 2003
car model: 525i
I ordered an oil pressure sensor from you. What is the correct torque when installing the sensor? In foot pounds or inch pounds, please.
A
Thank you for your purchase! The torque for the oil pressure sensor is 20 ftlbs.
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Hi. I also have a 2003 325i with a problematic oil pressure sensor (my oil pressure warning light blinks erratically when idling and stops when I give it gas). My question is, did you have to remove the intake manifold to get to the sensor or were you able to replace it without much hassle? According to the procedures in the Bentley manual it appears many pieces have to come off to get to the sensor.
Thanks in advance,
Lenny
The Bentley repair manual for the E46 3-series chassis, on page 119-18, does note that intake manifold removal may be required on some models, However, from our experience you should be able to access the sensor, which is located on the rear of the oil filter mount/housing, by moving the power steering fluid reservoir aside (just remove the mounting bracket bolt(s)) and removing the air filter box.
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