How do you access and replace the oil pressure warning switch on BMW X5?

Having access to the Oil Pressure Switch on a 6-cylinder engine is somehow wanting given that the intake manifold has been taken off. In the case of the V8 M62 TU engine, the Oil Pressure Switch is fitted at the bottom of the oil filter case. Turn the oil filter cap counter clockwise in order to release the pressure until it is possible to pull the oil filter cap to loosen it so as to allow oil to flow back to the oil pan. Unplug the harness connector from the Oil Pressure Switch and pull out the switch noting the flow of oil with a shop towel. The area surrounding the Oil Pressure Switch must be cleaned extensively before the switch is removed. There again, removal of the oil filter housing cap is done by loosening it and checking the oil level and then replacing the oil if required.

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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Switch
Part Number: 12618611273
$24.12 MSRP: $34.14
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- Replaces: 12-61-1-710-509, 12-61-7-568-480, 12-61-7-620-512, 12-61-2-367-061, 12-61-1-730-160
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- 2000-2018 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 3.0si(E70), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8i(E70), 4.8is(E53), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35d(E70), xDrive48i(E70), xDrive50i(E70), xDrive50i(F15)
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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Sensor
Part Number: 12617592532
$46.05 MSRP: $65.19
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- 2011-2018 BMW X5 | sDrive35i(F15), xDrive35i(E70), xDrive35i(F15)
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BMW X5 Engine Oil Pressure / Temperature Sensor
Part Number: 12618613333
$61.40 MSRP: $86.91
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- Other Name: Engine oil pressure/temperature sensor; oil pressure/temperature sensor
- Replaces: 12-61-7-595-724
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- 2016-2018 BMW X5 | xDrive40e(F15)
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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Switch
Part Number: 12612367061
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- Replaced by: 12618611273
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- 2000-2018 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 3.0si(E70), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8i(E70), 4.8is(E53), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35d(E70), xDrive35d(F15), xDrive48i(E70)
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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Sensor
Part Number: 12618647488
$46.05 MSRP: $65.19
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- Other Name: Oil Pressure Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2019-2020 BMW X5 | M50i(G05), xDrive40i(G05), xDrive50i(G05)
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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Switch
Part Number: 12611730160
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- 2004-2006 BMW X5 | 4.4i(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Switch
Part Number: 12611710509
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- Replaced by: 12618611273
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- 2001-2010 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 3.0si(E70), 4.4i(E53), 4.8i(E70), 4.8is(E53), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive48i(E70)
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BMW X5 Oil Levelling Sensor
Part Number: 12617638343
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- Other Name: Level Sensor, Oil Level Sensor
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- 2021-2023 BMW X5 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Switch
Part Number: 12617568480
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- Replaced by: 12618611273
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- 2000-2010 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 3.0si(E70), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8i(E70), 4.8is(E53), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive48i(E70)
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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Switch
Part Number: 12617620512
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- Replaced by: 12618611273
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2013 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 3.0si(E70), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8i(E70), 4.8is(E53), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35d(E70), xDrive48i(E70)
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BMW X5 OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
Part Number: 12618477813
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Pressure Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 BMW X5 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS

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BMW X5 Oil Pressure Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How do you access and replace the oil pressure warning switch on BMW X5?
A:
Having access to the Oil Pressure Switch on a 6-cylinder engine is somehow wanting given that the intake manifold has been taken off. In the case of the V8 M62 TU engine, the Oil Pressure Switch is fitted at the bottom of the oil filter case. Turn the oil filter cap counter clockwise in order to release the pressure until it is possible to pull the oil filter cap to loosen it so as to allow oil to flow back to the Oil Pan. Unplug the harness connector from the Oil Pressure Switch and pull out the switch noting the flow of oil with a shop towel. The area surrounding the Oil Pressure Switch must be cleaned extensively before the switch is removed. There again, removal of the oil filter housing cap is done by loosening it and checking the oil level and then replacing the oil if required.