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Oil Level Sensor: Service and Repair




12 61 285 - Replacing engine oil level switch (N62, N62TU)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove reinforcement plate Service and Repair
- Drain off engine oil Engine Oil Service





Illustration shows E65:
Release plug connector (1) and pull off.
Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ 12 61 Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Oil Level Display.
Remove level switch (2).

Installation:
Clean sealing face on oil sump.
Replace seal on level switch.
An excessively low torque value will result in oil leakage, an excessively high torque value will result in damage to the level switch.
Top up engine oil.