12 61 285 Replacing level switch for engine oil (M62, M54, S54, M56)
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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Unfasten cover on full-flow oil filter to enable engine oil in filter to flow back into the oil sump.
- Drain engine oil.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unscrew nuts (2).
Remove level switch (3).
Installation:
Clean sealing surface on oil sump and replace seal of level switch.
Installation:
Screw on oil-filter cover tightly.
Top up engine oil.