Replacing oil sump: remount the oil-level sensor
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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) .
- Unscrew the nut (arrows).
- Feed out and remove the oil-level sensor (1).
- Replace O-ring (1).
Parts: O-ring
- Insert and install the oil-level sensor (1).
- Tighten the nuts (arrows).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Oil level sensor to oil sump | ||
| M6 hexagon nut | Joining torque | 2 Nm |
| Tightening torque | 8.5 Nm | |