12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil

Attention! 

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Drain ENGINE OIL .

Removal: 

Unlock connector (1) and pull off.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove oil level sensor (3).

Preparation for installation: 

Clean sealing surface on oil sump.

Installation: 

Replace seal on oil level sensor.

Parts:  Gasket

Install oil-level sensor (3).

Tighten down nuts (2).

An excessively low torque value will result in oil leaks.

An excessively high torque value will result in damage to the oil level sensor.

Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ .

Connect connector (1) on oil-level sensor.

Connector (1) must engage audibly.

Required follow-up work: 

• Top up ENGINE OIL .
• Check saved fault code entry.
• Delete the fault memory.