12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil (S63 B44 T 0)

IMPORTANT: READ and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Nut

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