P Fay

C240 4Matic Wagon 2004
I've read conflicting advice removing oil pan - does engine need to be lifted? Can pan be worked out around power steering lines, etc, without disconnecting steering column?
I have pan loosened, but looks like I may need to remove something to get it out.

P Fay

I'm removing lower oil pan, that is. To replace faulty oil level sensor.

5by5

I didn’t think you needed to remove pan to replace the sensor.

P Fay

Definitely need to remove for a 203.281, V6-2.6L (112.916) - https://app.box.com/s/9on1i6dj02fdm4o19buhfb9hs1x070xu

Turns out the recommended procedure (according to MB) for this model is:

• drain oil pan
• remove duct-work, MAF, etc.
• lift engine slightly
• dismount torsion bar
• dismount engine mounts
• raise engine
• unbolt pan
• crack pan seal (need heat gun)
• remove oil level sensor & connector
• <reverse>

Was someone stoned in Stuttgart when they designed this? No wonder my (non-Mercedes) mechanic wanted $800 for the job. I assume dealer price would crack 4 figures to remove the oil pan... Also these oil level sensors seem to commonly fail for no particular reason at all. Can you say "Ka-Ching"?
Whatever... I'm resigned to waiting for weather to improve so I can get this done in my driveway.