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

Attention! 

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) !

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Drain ENGINE OIL .

Removal: 

Unlock connector (1) and pull off.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove oil level sensor (3).

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Preparation for installation: 

Replace sealing ring (1).

Part:  Sealing ring

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Installation: 

Install oil-level sensor (3).

Tighten down nuts (2).

If tightening torque value is too low oil leaks will result.

If tightening torque value is too high damage to the oil-level sensor will result.

Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ .

Connect connector (1) on oil-level sensor.

Connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Top up ENGINE OIL .
• Check stored error/fault messages.
• Delete the fault memory.