13 62 531 Replacing Coolant Temperature Sensor (S85): Recycling

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Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

The coolant temperature sensor is located in the V-chamber on the right.

Release temperature sensor (1).

Installation:

Tightening to specified torque, see 13 62 3AZ in 13 62 SENDERS FOR CONTROL UNIT .

If necessary, top up coolant.

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Sensor

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.