12 61 285 Replacing oil level sensor
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Unfasten oil filter cap to enable engine oil in filter to flow back into the oil sump
- Remove reinforcement plate . See 51 71 374 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
- Drain off engine oil
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove oil level sensor (2).
Installation:
Clean sealing face on oil sump.
Replace seal on oil level sensor.
Tightening torque, see 12 61 2AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Installation:
Top up engine oil.
Tighten down oil filter cap.
Tightening torque, see 11 42 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .