ML 500 (163.175) V8-5.0L (113.965) (2003)
Oil Level Sensor: Customer Interest
Engine - Oil Leaks Between Oil Level Sensor & Oil Pan
Date: February 26, 2007
Order No.: T-B-18.40/30b
Supersedes: T-B-18.40/30a dated July 6, 2006
Group: 18
Revision History
Revision
Date
Purpose
b
2/26/07
Warranty Information Updated
a
7/6/06
Applicable Models Updated
-
8/15/05
Initial issue
SUBJECT:
Model 163.154/157/172/174/175
Model164.175
Model251.175
Model463.246/249/271
Leakage Between Oil Level Sensor and Oil Pan
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of oil leakage between the oil level sensor and the oil pan, the cause maybe due to the
sealing ring being damaged by the burr at the oil pan installation hole. To resolve, remove and replace only the sealing ring as per the parts information
listed below. Lightly oil the sealing ring prior to installation.
Inspect the surface of the oil pan oil level sensor installation hole. If extreme roughness or sharp edges are found, de-bur the rough surface of the oil pan
hole with an emery cloth.
Parts Information
NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.
In Case of Warranty
Operation: Engine compartment panel, bottom - rear part, R&R (61-1072)
Engine oil level/oil quality sensor, replace (18-4110)