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Removing and Installing Oil-Level Sender

WM 170919 Removing and installing oil-level sender





Preliminary work for removing oil-level sender

Preliminary work for removing oil-level sender
1. Remove intake-air distributor -> 1-3.

Removing oil-level sender

Removing oil-level sender
1. Release and disconnect cable plug -1-.
2. Unscrew two Torx screws (M6 x 20) -2- on the flange of the secondary air line -3-.





3. Carefully press flange to one side and unscrew oil-level sender with an open-ended wrench (a/f 19).

Installing oil-level sender

Installing oil-level sender
1. Insert oil-level sender together with a new sealing ring and tighten. -> Tightening torque: 15 ftlb.
2. Position flange of secondary air line -3- together with a new seal.
3. Insert and tighten two Torx screws (M6 x 20) -2-. -> Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.
4. Push on cable plug -1-.





Subsequent work for installing oil-level sender

Subsequent work for installing oil-level sender
1. Install intake-air distributor 1-3.