12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil (N55 hybrid)

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The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work:

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Necessary preliminary work:

Switch off ignition.
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Drain ENGINE OIL .

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ .

Remove oil level sensor (3).

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 Oil Level Sensor, Connector And Nuts

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Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.