Oil Level Sensor: Service and Repair

12 61 285 Removing and installing/renewing level switch for engine oil (N62, N62TU)







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove reinforcement plate
- Drain off engine oil







Illustration shows E65:
Release plug connection (1) and pull off.

Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque 12 61 2AZ.
Remove level switch (2).

Installation note:
Clean sealing surface 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.