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Oil Level Sensor For ECM: Service and Repair



Replacing Level Switch For Engine Oil (M62, M54, S54, M56)

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Unfasten cover on full-flow oil filter to enable engine oil in filter to flow back into the oil sump.
- Drain engine oil.

Remove reinforcement plate.

IMPORTANT: Do not drive the vehicle under any circumstances with the reinforcement plate removed, including on or off the service rack.







Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unscrew nuts (2).
Remove level switch (3).

Installation:
Clean sealing surface on oil sump and replace seal of level switch.

Installation:
Screw on oil-filter cover tightly.
All Screwed on covers 25 Nm

Top up engine oil.