Oil Level Sensor: Service and Repair

WM 171119 Removing and installing oil level sensor

Preliminary work

WARNING

Toxic substances

- Danger of poisoning or suffocation

-> Ventilate the work area well.
-> Never ingest or inhale.
-> Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
-> Wear personal protective gear.

WARNING

Hot fluid

- Danger of scalding

-> Let the fluid cool down.
-> Wear personal protective gear.

WARNING

Highly inflammable or explosive materials

- Danger of fire or explosion

-> Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
-> Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
-> Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

1. Remove engine guard. -> 108019 Removing and installing engine guard - section on "Removing" 108019 Removing and installing engine guard
2. Drain engine oil. -> 170117 Changing engine oil and oil filter - section on "Draining" Removal and Replacement
3. Support the engine on the body. -> 1001IN Supporting engine on the body 1001IN Supporting the engine on the body

Removing oil level sensor

1. Loosen engine mounting at the front left and right.
2. Raise the engine.
3. Release electric plug connection for oil level sensor -a- and unplug it.





Oil level sensor

4. Loosen the three fastening screws and pull the oil level sensor out of the oil pan. Oil will start to drip.





Fastening screws

Installing oil level sensor

Information

- The tightening specifications for the basic engine are stored centrally. -> 1001IN Tightening torques, tightening sequences, assembly overviews [1][2]Specifications. Tightening torques and assembly instructions for other assemblies (e.g. chassis, electrics, transmission or body) or for peripheral engine equipment can be found in the corresponding documents.





Oil guide housing with accessories





1. Replace sealing ring for oil level sensor.
2. Fit oil level sensor. Turn carefully when inserting sensor. Tighten the three fastening screws.





Fastening screws

3. Plug in electric plug connection until it engages securely.
4. Lower the engine.
5. Tighten the two fastening screws on the engine mounting at the front left and right.

Subsequent work

1. Fit engine guard. -> 108019 Removing and installing engine guard - section on "Installing" 108019 Removing and installing engine guard
2. Remove engine support. -> 1001IN Supporting engine on the body - section on "Removing" 1001IN Supporting the engine on the body
3. Fill in engine oil. -> 170117 Changing engine oil and oil filter - section on "Filling" Removal and Replacement