12 61 285 Replacing Engine Oil Level Switch (N62, N62TU)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
- DRAIN OFF ENGINE OIL
Illustration shows E65:
Release plug connector (1) and pull off.
Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque: 12 61 2AZ . See ENGINE - 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.