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12 61 285 Replacing Level Switch For Engine Oil (N73)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Switch off ignition.

Remove reinforcement plate.

Drain engine oil.

Release plug connector (1) and pull off.

Unscrew nuts.

Remove level switch (2).

Installation: 

Clean sealing face on oil sump, replace gasket.

For tightening torque 12 61 2AZ  , see 12 61 OIL PRESSURE, OIL TEMPERATURE, OIL LEVEL DISPLAY .

Top up engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connector & Level Switch
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