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Remove/Install Coolant Temperature Sensor - AR15.60-P-2712SC

Engine 176 in model 223 

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WARNING Risk of injury  to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the overpressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
CAUTION 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
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice  Notes on coolant   AH20.00-P-2080-01KOA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Drain off coolant. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Only install upper engine cover and lower engine compartment paneling after the performing a leak test. AR20.00-P-1142SC
2 Remove left air filter housing. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Do not install upper engine cover until after the leak test. AR09.10-P-1151SC
3 Remove boot (1) from left exhaust gas turbocharger and place outside working area with purge lines (4) and bleed line (5) connected. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Clamp, boot to exhaust gas turbocharger/air filter *BA01.20-P-1003-01J 
4 Seal opening of left exhaust gas turbocharger with clean rags.    
5 Release and disconnect the electrical connector (2).    
6 Remove screw (3). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, temperature sensor bracket to crankcase *BA07.04-P-1002-01Q 
7 Remove coolant temperature sensor (B11/4) with retaining plate (6) upwards. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace sealing ring.
Wet sealing ring with lubricant.
Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 L
*BR00.45-Z-1010-06A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 1
8 Remove retaining plate (6) from coolant temperature sensor (B11/4). When replacing the coolant temperature sensor (B11/4).  
9 Install in the reverse order.    
INSPECT Check     
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING 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
10 Perform engine test run. While doing so, check engine for proper operation and leak tightness.    
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM, CYLINDER HEAD COVER

Number Designation Engine 176
BA01.20-P-1003-01J Clamp, boot to exhaust gas turbocharger/air filter Nm 1, 5
SENSORS

Number Designation Engine 176
BA07.04-P-1002-01Q Bolt, temperature sensor bracket to crankcase Nm 8
Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Tool (000 589 93 63 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06A Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 L A 000 989 03 67