12 61 285 Replacing engine oil level sensor (S65)
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)
. See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove reinforcement plate . See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE (M3) .
- Drain off engine oil . See 11 00 ... SERVICE - ENGINE OIL (S65) .
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque 13 62 3AZ , see 13 62 SENSORS (S65)
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.