12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing the oil-level sensor for engine oil (N47 D16/20 K/U/O/T 1)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Drain ENGINE OIL .

Release screws (1).

Remove connecting link (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Link Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2).

Partially detach sound insulation on the bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder Screws

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ .

Remove oil level sensor.

Installation note:

Clean sealing surface on oil sump.

Replace gasket 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Level Sensor Connector And Nuts

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Top up engine oil.

NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.