Oil Level Sensor: Service and Repair

Removing and installing oil-level sender





Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove rear underbody paneling.
3. Drain engine oil.

Component information





Overview of oil-level sender

1 - The oil-level sender is installed in the lower part of the oil pan.

Removing oil-level sender

Warning
Hot fluid
Danger of scalding

- Let the fluid cool down.

- Wear personal protective gear.

Information
When removing the sender, remember that residual engine oil can still emerge.

1. Remove oil-level sender.
1.1. Unclip and pull out cable plug -2- on oil-level sender.





Oil-level sender

1.2. Unscrew three internal Torx screws (M6 x 25) -1- and remove oil-level sender.

Installing oil-level sender

1. Replace sealing ring -2-.





Sealing ring on oil-level sender

2. Install oil-level sender.
2.1. Screw in and tighten three internal Torx screws (M6 x 25) -1-.

- Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

2.2. Insert and lock cable plug -2-.





Oil-level sender

Subsequent work

Caution
Incorrect oil level
Damage to engine and catalytic converter.

- Always observe specification for oil fill quantities.

1. Fill in engine oil and check oil level.
2. Allow the engine to warm up and check oil-level sender for leaks.
3. Install underbody paneling.