12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil (N63, S63)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
Drain off engine oil . See 11 00... SERVICE - ENGINE OIL (N63) .

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Sensor Connector With Nuts

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Top up engine oil.

Reassemble the vehicle.