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.

Remove reinforcement plate, refer to 31 10 010 FRONT AXLE .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove level switch (3).

Installation: 

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

Fig 1: Removing Level Switch For Engine Oil (M62, M54, S54, M56)

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Installation: 

Screw on oil-filter cover tightly.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 42 2AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L

Top up engine oil.