13 62 532 Replacing Radiator Outlet Coolant Temperature Sensor (N73)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove intake muffler housing.

WARNING: Danger of scalding!

Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Disconnect plug (1) from temperature sensor.

Fig 1: Plug, Temperature Sensor And Removal Direction

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Press retaining clips (1) together.

Remove temperature sensor (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Temperature Sensor, Clips And Removal Direction

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.

Check cooling system for leaks. Refer to 17 00 009 CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS (N73) .

If necessary, top up coolant, refer to 17 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .