12 61 285 Replacing Engine Oil Level Switch (N62, N62TU)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove reinforcement plate . See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
- Drain engine oil.
Illustration shows E65:
Release plug connector (1) and pull off.
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.