Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Procedures






Removing and installing oil level sensor
1. Jack up the vehicle at the points provided.
2. Remove engine guard.

Warning: Danger of scalding from draining oil! Wear protective clothing specified!

Note: If you intend to re-use the oil, collect it in a clean container.





3. Undo the oil drain plug and collect engine oil in a container. Dispose of waste oil in accordance with legal requirements.





4. Clean oil drain plugs and screw in with a new aluminum sealing ring. Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





5. Disconnect the electrical plug on the oil level sensor.





6. Loosen the 3 fastening screws and pull the oil level sensor out of the oil pan.





7. Install the new oil level sensor with a new gasket. Tighten the 3 fastening screws to 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lbs.).





8. Fill in engine oil of the stipulated viscosity and quality. The oil change quantity is approximately 8.5 liters after a dripping time of approximately 20 minutes.





9. Start the vehicle briefly. Then check the oil level. This must reach mark B on the dipstick.





10. Install the underbody panel.





Tightening torques