Removing the oil-level sensor
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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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... RAISING THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Hot fluids
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Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil .
Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage .
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil .
Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage .
- Observe the exact motor oil filling capacity.
- Allow engine oil to drip off when draining.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to DRAINING THE MOTOR OIL .
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Loosen nuts (2) .
- Remove the oil-level sensor (3) with the sealing ring.