13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (N20)

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.

Recycling

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Coolant temperature sensor is mounted on cylinder head at front.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten coolant temperature sensor (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 6AZ .

Installation note:

If necessary, top up coolant.

Visual inspection of cooling system for tightness.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.

Delete fault memory.