12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing the oil-level sensor for engine oil (N47 D16/20 K/U/O/T 1)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Remove connecting link (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Connecting Link

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Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2).

Partially detach sound insulation on the bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Holder

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 12 61 2AZ .

Remove oil level sensor.

Installation note:

Clean sealing surface on oil sump.

Replace gasket 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector And Nuts

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.