12 61 285 Replacing Engine Oil Level Sensor (S85)
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove reinforcement plate. See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE (6-SERIES) or 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE (5-SERIES) .
- Drain off engine oil.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque. See ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Remove oil level sensor (2).
Installation:
Clean sealing face on oil sump.
Replace seal on oil level sensor.
An excessively low torque value will result in oil leaks.
An excessively high torque value will result in damage to the oil level sensor.
Top up engine oil.