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12 61 285 Replacing engine oil level switch (N62)

Switch off ignition.

Remove reinforcement plate.

Drain off engine oil. Refer to 00 00 610 ENGINE OIL SERVICE (N62) .

Unlock and detach plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Removing Oil Level Switch
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Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ. Refer to ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove level switch (2).

Installation: 

Clean sealing face on oil sump.

Replace seal on level switch.

An excessively low torque value will result in oil leakage, an excessively high torque value will result in damage to the level switch.

Top up engine oil.