12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil (N54)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary work

Switch off ignition
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Drain off ENGINE OIL

Release connector (1) and remove.

Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ .

Remove oil level sensor (2).

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 1: Identifying Oil Level Sensor And Connector

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.