12 61 285 Replacing engine oil level switch (N62)

Switch off ignition

Remove reinforcement plate

Drain off engine oil

Illustration shows 7-series.

Unlock and detach plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque, see 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.