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  Testing and Inspection  
 

Special Tools
999 5270

Tightening torques
For tightening torques not in the text, see Specifications.

Checking the oil pressure sensor

  

Note: When checking the oil level and oil pressure, the engine should be at normal operating temperature which corresponds to 15 minutes normal driving (100°C / 212°F) . If the oil quality and type or oil filter condition cannot be determined, replace the oil and filter.

Remove
  • the air baffle on both sides
  • the center air baffle under the engine.

Check

  • the cable and connectors
  • type and function. Try a new sensor
  • any cable faults between sensor and warning lamp.

Note: Use a new gasket when the new sensor is installed.

Checking the oil pressure
Use instrument kit 999 5270 . Connect to the oil pressure sensor duct on the cylinder block. Start the engine and read off oil pressure at different engine speeds (RPM).

  

Oil pressure B52x4x

  

Oil pressure B6xx4x