Remove/Install Engine Oil Level Check Switch - AR18.40-P-5113MND

Engine 276.8 In Model 213, 238 

Shown on Model 213 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

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Shown on model 238 without code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Engine Oil Level Check Switch Components Location - Engine 276.8 In Model 238 (Shown Without Code M005)

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	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	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
	Remove
1.1	Remove center engine compartment paneling	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
1.2	Remove lower center and rear engine compartment paneling	Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
2	Remove oil suction pipe	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR01.45-P-7500MND
3	Remove oil pan bottom section	Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR01.45-P-7555MND
4	Unlock and disconnect electrical connector of outer engine wiring harness on intermediate housing (6)	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR01.45-P-7500MND
		Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR01.45-P-7500MNC
5	Unclip retaining clip (5) from oil pan (4)
6	Remove screw/bolt (2) and take out intermediate housing (6) from oil pan (4)
7	Remove screw/bolts (3) and remove oil level check switch (1)
8	Replace old sealing ring with new sealing ring on intermediate housing (6)	When reusing the oil level check switch (1).
	Install
9	Position oil level check switch (1) and screw in screws/bolts (3)	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Screw/bolt, oil level switch to bracket	*BA18.40-P-1001-02C
		Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Screw/bolt, oil level switch to oil pan top section	*BA18.40-P-1006-02C
10	Position intermediate housing (6) with a new sealing ring in oil pan and screw in screw/bolt (2)	N Screw/bolt, oil level switch connector to oil pan top section	*BA18.40-P-1003-02C
11	Clip retaining clip (5) onto oil pan (4)
12	Insert together and lock electrical connector of outer engine wiring harness on intermediate housing (6)	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR01.45-P-7500MND
		Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR01.45-P-7500MNC
13	Install oil suction pipe	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR01.45-P-7500MND
14	Install oil pan bottom section	Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR01.45-P-7555MND
15	Check engine oil level and correct if necessary
			AP18.00-P-1811MP
	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
16	Carry out engine test run, checking the engine for leaktightness and proper operation
17.1	Install lower center engine compartment lining	Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
17.2	Install lower center and rear engine compartment paneling	Engine 276.8 in model 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
18	Read out and erase fault memory
		Engine 276.8 in model 238	AD00.00-P-2000-06LWO
		Engine 276.8 in model 213	AD00.00-P-2000-04B