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Replace engine oil level sensor

  Remove

1.   Remove oil dipstick guide tube LUREF_1.gif
2.   Detach catalytic converter control oxygen sensor wiring harness (3)
•   Disconnect wiring harness plug (1)
•   Unclip 4x wiring harnesses (2)
Object Number: 9008370  Size: DEFAULT


3.   Remove front exhaust pipe
•   Detach front exhaust pipe (1) from catalytic converter
Unscrew 3x nuts (2)
•   Attach flex pipe locking tool
Object Number: 10678233  Size: DEFAULT


Warning:   Protect the exhaust pipe from uncontrolled sagging as deflection as little as 5-10 degrees from the prescribed installation position could damage the flex pipe housed within it.
4.   Attach exhaust system on left side to underbody using strap
•   Use a second person
•   Detach 4x damper rings
5.   Disconnect engine oil level sensor wiring harness plug
6.   Loosen oil pan
•   Remove 3x bolt (arrows) from transmission
•   Remove 15x bolts (arrows) from engine block
Object Number: 8230685  Size: DEFAULT


7.   Lever off oil pan evenly all the way round with suitable tool
Note:   To avoid damage to the oil filter, ensure that the oil filter (2) remains in the oil pan. If it remains attached to the cylinder block (1), press the oil filter into the oil pan (3) using a screwdriver.
Object Number: 10681394  Size: DEFAULT


8.   Remove oil baffle plate (1).
•   Unscrew 2x bolts (2)
Note:   If the oil baffle plate is stuck fast: carefully prise off with installing bar
Object Number: 9008489  Size: DEFAULT


9.   Remove engine oil level sensor
•   Detach retaining plate (1) in the direction of the arrow
Remove wiring harness plug (2) to the inside
•   Detach oil level sensor (3)
Unscrew 2x bolts (4)
Object Number: 8230997  Size: DEFAULT


  Install

10.   Install oil level sensor
•   Replace sealing ring
•   Tighten 2x bolt 8 Nm
•   Insert wiring harness plug
•   Attach wiring harness
•   Attach retaining plate
11.   Install oil baffle plate
•   Tighten 2x bolt 8 Nm
12.   Clean sealing surfaces.
13.   Check position of oil filter (1)
Object Number: 10681395  Size: DEFAULT


14.   Apply an approx. 3.5 mm thick bead of oil pan sealant to the joints (arrows)
Object Number: 8231010  Size: DEFAULT


Object Number: 8231009  Size: DEFAULT

15.   Apply oil pan sealant to the oil pan
Note:   The assembly time including torque check must take no longer than 10 min
•   Apply an approx. 3.5 mm thick bead of oil pan sealant (1) as illustrated

16.   Install oil pan
•   Screw in 18x bolts
•   Tighten 15x bolt on cylinder block 10 Nm
•   Tighten 3x bolt on transmission 40 Nm
17.   Connect engine oil level wiring harness plug
18.   Attach exhaust system
•   Use a second person
•   Loosen strap
•   Attach 4x damper rings
19.   Attach front exhaust pipe to catalytic converter
•   Detach flex pipe locking tool
•   Tighten 3x nut 25 Nm
Note:   If necessary, release additional catalytic converter and turn it until the exhaust system can be installed
20.   Attach catalytic converter control oxygen sensor wiring harness
•   Clip in 4x wiring harnesses
•   Fix wiring harness plug
21.   Install oil dipstick guide tube LUREF_1.gif

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