Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for motor oil (Cooper Convertible)
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with NOTES
on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection)!
Preliminary work needed:
- Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove THRUST FIELD .
- Drain MOTOR OIL .
Removal:
Unlock connector (1) and detach.
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:
- Install front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Install THRUST FIELD .
- Top up MOTOR OIL .
- Check saved fault code entry.
- Delete the fault memory.