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Remove/Install Engine Oil Fill Level Sensor - AR18.40-P-5116SVZ

Engine 279 in model 223 

G16190430Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
CAUTION Risk of injury  to skin and eyes due to handling of engine oil. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing engine oil Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
Do not fill engine oil into beverage containers.
AS18.00-Z-0001-01A 
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove center engine compartment lining. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Only install center engine compartment lining after engine test run. AR61.20-P-1105S
2 Drain engine oil.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP18.00-P-0101MB 
3 Unclip electric line (1) at oil pan bottom section (4).    
4 Release and disconnect the electrical connector (2).    
5 Unscrew screws (3) and remove engine oil fill level sensor (B40). NOTES
Only use seal (5) once.
Leaks can occur otherwise.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace seal (5).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, fill level sensor to oil pan bottom section
*BA18.40-P-1004-02C 
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 1
6 Install in the reverse order.    
INSPECT Check     
7 Check and correct engine oil level using instrument cluster.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP18.00-P-1812A 
8 Read out and delete fault memory using diagnostic system.    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
9 Carry out engine test run and check engine for proper operation and leak tightness    
OIL SENSOR

Number Designation Engine 279
BA18.40-P-1004-02C Screw/bolt, fill level sensor to oil pan bottom section Nm 9
Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Tool (000 589 93 63 00)
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