Installing oil level sensor
1. Install the new oil level sensor with a new seal. Tighten the 3 fastening screws. --> Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.
Scheme 26
2. Fill in engine oil of the stipulated viscosity and quality.
3. Start the vehicle briefly. Then check the oil level. It must be between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick.
4. Install underbody panels. Refer to 10 80 19 Removing and installing engine guard - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
| WARNING | Engine oil is toxic. Danger of poisoning! |
> Do not consume food or drink while working (danger of mixing).
> If swallowed, observe the warning information on the containers, contact a doctor if necessary and show the information on the containers.
| WARNING | Oil is combustible! Risk of fire due to oil and hot components (exhaust manifold, etc.) |
> Do not pour engine oil over very hot components (e. g. turbocharger).
> Never place cloths soaked with oil on hot engine components.
> In case of fire, use CO 2 or dry powder fire extinguishers.
1. Remove engine guard Refer to 10 80 19 Removing and installing engine guard - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
| WARNING | Danger of scalding from hot oil! |
> Engine oil and components of the oil circuit can become very hot!
> Allow engine and components to cool down.
> Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
> Wear suitable protective clothing.
2. Undo oil drain plug and collect the engine oil in a container. Dispose of waste oil in accordance with legal requirements.
3. Replace oil drain plug. --> Tightening torque: 22 ftlb.
4. Disconnect the electric connector on the oil level sensor (TOC).
5. Loosen the 3 fastening screws and pull the oil level sensor out of the oil pan.
1. Install the new oil level sensor with a new seal. Tighten the 3 fastening screws. --> Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.
2. Fit cable plug.
3. Fill in engine oil. Start the vehicle briefly. Then check the oil level. This must reach mark -b- on the oil dipstick. see scheme 49
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4. Mount engine guard. Refer to 10 80 19 Removing and installing engine guard - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
Scheme 28
1. Remove throttle body cover. Pull the cover up and off. Refer to 10 83 19 Removing and installing design cover. - as of MY 2003 (Cayenne S TIP, Cayenne S MAN, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne S TIO Titan) .
2. Remove Y-shaped pipe. Refer to 24 35 19 Removing and installing cowl for throttle housing (Y-shaped pipe) - as of MY 2003 (Cayenne S TIP, Cayenne S MAN, Cayenne S TIO Titan) . Refer to 24 35 19 Removing and installing cowl for throttle housing (Y-shaped pipe) - as of MY 2003 (Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S) .