Oil Level Sensor: Service and Repair

12 61 285 Replacing engine oil level sensor (N55)







IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).






Necessary preliminary work:
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove rear underbody protection.
- Drain engine oil.







Release connector (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ.
Remove oil level sensor (3).

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.
Top up engine oil.







NOTE:
Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.