12 61 285 Replacing level switch for engine oil (M62, M54, S54, M56)

Necessary preliminary tasks :

Switch off ignition.
Unfasten cover on full-flow oil filter to enable engine oil in filter to flow back into the oil sump.
Drain engine oil.

These operations are described in the section BMW engine oil service. Refer to 00 00 250 BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE INCL. SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE (S54) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Removing Level Switch

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Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove level switch (3).

Installation :

Clean sealing surface on oil sump and replace seal of level switch.

Installation :

Screw on oil-filter cover tightly.