12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil (N63 B40/B44 O 0/1)
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove rear underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .
- Drain engine oil. See 11 00... SERVICE - ENGINE OIL (N63) or 11 00... SERVICE - ENGINE OIL (N63O1) .
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.
NOTE:
Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.
Delete fault memory.