32 41 285 Replacing the oil level sensor for oil reservoir (N63T)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove front left SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE
Remove intake port for air filter housing. See 13...... REMOVING INTAKE DUCT (N63) .

Release screws (1) from oil reservoir (2).

Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ/2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Reservoir Screws

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NOTE: Raise the oil reservoir and/or push it forward in order to gain better access to plug connection (1).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn level switch (2) anti-clockwise through approx. 45° and remove towards bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Level Switch Plug Connection

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