12 61 285 Replacing level switch for engine oil

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 .

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.

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ .