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13 62 622 Remove and install or replace the nitrogen oxide sensor after SCR catalytic converter (N57 D30 O/T 1 with SCR)

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Special tools required:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DDE control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Partially detach rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Detach nitrogen oxide sensor (1) and remove from exhaust system.

Tightening torque 13 62 11AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Nitrogen Oxide Sensor

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Release screw (1).

Partially detach underbody panelling.

Fig 2: Identifying Underbody Panelling Screw

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 12AZ .

Feed the nitrogen oxide sensor and control unit (3) for the nitrogen oxide sensor out and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Nitrogen Oxide Sensor, Control Unit, Connector And Screw

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Installation note:

Check stored error/fault messages.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.