12 61 285 Replacing engine oil level sensor (N52, N52K, N51, N46, N54, N53)
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- E60 / E63 / E64 / E83 / E85 / E86 / E70 only: Remove reinforcement plate, see 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
- E81 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 only: Remove underbody protection
- Drain off engine oil
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque: 12 61 2AZ, see 12 61 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE, OIL CONDITION DISPLAY .
Remove oil level sensor (2).
Installation:
Clean sealing face on oil sump.
Replace seal on oil level sensor.
An excessively low torque value will result in oil leaks.
An excessively high torque value will result in damage to the oil level sensor.
Top up engine oil.