Oil Level Sensor: Service and Repair
Removing and installing oil-level sender
Preliminary work
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove rear underbody panelling.
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(R) 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(R) 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 panelling.