How to Replace the Engine Oil Level Sensor Opel Meriva A

Remove

1. 1. Open bonnet
2. 2. Disconnect battery • Detach ground clamp from ground terminal – Undo nut
3. 3. Raise vehicle all the way
4. 4. Place collecting basin underneath
5. 5. Drain engine oil • Remove drain bolt • Tighten drain bolt
6. 6. Detach catalytic converter control oxygen sensor wiring harness (3) • Disconnect wiring harness plug (1) • Unclip 4x wiring harnesses (2)

7. 7. Remove rear silencer • Release clamp • Unhook 3x damper rings
8. 8. Remove exhaust system • Remove front exhaust pipe – Unscrew 3x nut
9. 9. Remove exhaust system • Detach exhaust system – 4x damper rings

Note. 2nd mechanic is required

10. 10. Remove right engine splash guard
11. 11. Detach right-hand guide joint from steering knuckle • Detach bolted connection (1)

12. 12. Detach right-hand drive shaft from intermediate shaft
13. 13. Detach intermediate shaft (1) with support (2) from engine/transmission • Unscrew 3 bolts (3) • Pull intermediate shaft out of transmission

14. 14. Remove rear engine damping block (3) • Unscrew 2x bolt (2) • Detach bolted connection (1)

15. 15. Disconnect wiring harness plug for dynamic oil level monitor
16. 16. Release oil pan • Detach 3x bolt (arrows) from transmission • Detach 13x bolts (arrows) from engine block

17. 17. Lever off oil pan evenly all the way round with suitable tool
18. 18. Remove oil baffle plate (1) • Unscrew 2x bolt (2)

Note. If the oil baffle plate is stuck fast: prise off carefully with installing bar

19. 19. Remove oil level sensor • Detach retaining plate (1) in direction of arrow – Remove connecting plug (2) inwards • Detach oil level sensor (3) – Unscrew 2x bolt (4)

20. 20. Remove oil pressure regulating valve • Unscrew closure bolt (1)
21. 21. Remove spring and piston
22. 22. Clean components
23. 23. Check components
24. 24. Clean threads

Install

25. 25. Install oil pressure regulating valve • Install spring and piston together with closure bolt in pump module and tighten 21 Nm
26. 26. Install oil level sensor • Renew seal ring • Tighten 2x bolt 8 Nm • Insert connecting plug • Clip wiring harness into position • Attach retaining plate
27. 27. Install oil baffle plate • Tighten 2x bolt 8 Nm
28. 28. Clean sealing surfaces
29. 29. Apply liquid sealant • Apply an approx. 2 mm thick bead of silicone sealant to the joints (arrows) – Apply a bead of silicone sealing compound approx. 2.5 mm thick (dimension I) and in the area of the crankshaft rear bearing cap apply a bead of sealing compound approx. 3.5 mm thick (dimension II) – In addition, apply a bead of silicone sealing compound approx. 3 mm thick (dimension III) to the oil intake pipe connection

Note. The assembly time including the direction of rotation check must be no longer than 10 min•

30. 30. Install oil pan • Screw in 18x bolts • Tighten 15x bolt on cylinder block 10 Nm • Tighten 3x bolt on transmission 40 Nm
31. 31. Connect dynamic oil level monitor wiring harness plug
32. 32. Install rear engine damping block • Tighten 3 bolts
33. 33. Attach intermediate shaft with support to engine/transmission • Tighten 3x bolts 55 Nm
34. 34. Attach right-hand drive shaft to intermediate shaft
35. 35. Attach right-hand guide joint • Tighten nut – Tightening torque 60 Nm

Note. Renew nut and bolt

36. 36. Install right engine splash guard
37. 37. Insert exhaust system • Attach exhaust system – 4x damper rings

Note. 2nd mechanic is required

38. 38. Attach exhaust system • Attach front exhaust pipe – Tighten 3x nuts 25 Nm

Note. If necessary release additional catalytic converter and turn it until the exhaust system can be installed

39. 39. Install rear silencer • Attach 3x damper rings • Tighten clamp
40. 40. Attach catalytic converter control oxygen sensor wiring harness • Clip in 4x wiring harnesses • Connect wiring harness plug
41. 41. Lower vehicle all the way
42. 42. Top up engine oil
43. 43. Connect battery
44. 44. Program volatile memory
45. 45. Close bonnet