Removing the oil-level sensor
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
- For additional information see: 11 00 670 Securing engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT. .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING STAND FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL FOR THE FRONT AXLE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG .
- Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to SUPPORT THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DETACHING AND LOWERING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information, see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
- Release the cover (1) in the marked area.
- Unlock and loosen connector (1).
- Unscrew the nut (arrows).
- Remove the oil-level sensor (2).