12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil (N20, N26)

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IMPORTANT: READ and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (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 Screws

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.