Removing and installing oil level sensor - RA18001203300X(18-3300)
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Preceding work:
Bottom engine compartment panel removed
(Maint. Man. 6190).
Drain engine oil (18-0020) .
Operation no. of the operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates
18-4111, 4113
Model 140
| Model 140: line for secondary air injection (10) | unscrew below left engine support and oil pan bottom section (8), screw on (10 Nm). |
| Cable connector for electrical line for oil pressure sensor | disconnect from oil pan bottom section, reconnect. |
| Oil pan bottom section (8) | unscrew, remove, install (10 Nm). |
| Gasket (6) | replace, if required. |
| Plug (1), oil level sensor (S43) | disconnect from oil pan, right, reconnect. |
| Snap ring (3) for pin (2) on plug connector | pull off, attach. |
| Model 129: intake manifold support (7) | remove, install. |
| Oil level sensor (S43) | remove together with connecting cable (5) and pin (2) for connector, install (5 Nm). |
| Installation note Connection cable (5) |
clip into intake manifold support (7) and oil deflector plate. |
| O-ring (4) on pin (2) for connector | replace. |
| Engine | allow to run, check for leakage. |
| Leakage | check. |
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