Removing and Installing Oil Level Sensor 2
Removing and installing oil level sensorRemoving oil level sensor
WARNING Engine oil is toxic.
^ Danger of poisoning!
^ Do not consume food or drink while working (danger of mixing).
^ If swallowed, observe the warning information on the containers, contact a doctor if necessary and show the information on the containers.
WARNING Oil is combustible!
^ Risk of fire due to oil and hot components (exhaust manifold, etc.)
^ Do not pour engine oil over very hot components (e.g. turbocharger).
^ Never place cloths soaked with oil on hot engine components.
^ In case of fire, use CO2 or dry powder fire extinguishers.
1. Remove engine guard.
WARNING Danger of scalding from hot oil!
^ Engine oil and components of the oil circuit can become very hot!
^ Allow engine and components to cool down.
^ Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
^ Wear suitable protective clothing.
2. Undo oil drain plug and collect the engine oil in a container. Dispose of waste oil in accordance with legal requirements.
3. Replace oil drain plug. Tightening torque: 22 ft-lb.
4. Disconnect the electric connector on the oil level sensor (TOC).
5. Loosen the 3 fastening screws and pull the oil level sensor out of the oil pan.
Installing oil level sensor
1. Install the new oil level sensor with a new seal. Tighten the 3 fastening screws. Tightening torque: 7.5 ft-lb.
2. Fit cable plug.
3. Fill in engine oil. Start the vehicle briefly. Then check the oil level. This must reach mark -b- on the oil dipstick.
4. Mount engine guard.