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Oil level sensor

Oil level sensor

(in-car)

To remove


1. Raise the car and remove the lower engine cover.


2. Place a receptacle under the engine, undo the drain plug and drain the engine oil.

3. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor and the oil level sensor.

4. Dismantle the oil sump. Clean away dropping oil.

Important

Note the length of the bolts.


5. Remove the circlip for the connector.


6. Remove the connector and the oil level sensor from the oil sump.

Note

position for sensor and cable.



To fit


1. Check that there are no impurities or other foreign matter in the sump and clean the sealing surfaces with benzine.

2. Lubricate the connector O-ring with petroleum jelly. Fit the connector and oil level sensor as illustrated.

Tightening torque Nm (lbf ft)


3. Apply sealing compound 87 81 841 to the mating surfaces, see illustration.


4. Position the oil sump on the gearbox and fit it with new gaskets.

Tightening order:

1 Tighten all bolts by hand.

2 Tighten the bolts in the cylinder block and timing cover: 20 Nm (15 lbf ft)

3 Tighten the bolts in the gearbox:

- 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) (M8)

- 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) (M10)

5. Connect the oil temperature sensor and oil level sensor.


6. Put back the oil plug with a new seal.

Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft).

7. Fit the lower engine cover and lower the car.

8. Fill with engine oil as specified, see Lubricating system .