13 62 531 Replacing Coolant Temperature Sensor (S54)

Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Switch off ignition.

Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (S54) .

Unlock plug (1) and detach from idle-speed control valve.

Unlock plug (2) and detach from temperature sensor (3).

Unscrew temperature sensor (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 13 62 2AZ in FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation: 

Check coolant level, top up coolant if necessary.

Fig 1: Removing Plug And Temperature Sensor

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