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

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Unlock connector (1) and pull off.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove oil level sensor (3).

Fig 1: Oil Level Sensor, Connector And Nuts

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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.

Fig 2: Oil Level Sensor, Connector And Nuts

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Tightening torque 12 61 1AZ .

Connect connector (1) on oil-level sensor.

Connector (1) must engage audibly.