Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

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Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover -Arrows-

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Engine is cold.

-- Briefly open the coolant reservoir cap to reduce the residual pressure in the coolant system.

-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the 4 bolts one after the other -arrows-.

-- Remove the air guide hose by loosening the hose clamps -arrows-.

Fig 2: Locating Spring Clamps

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector -Arrow- To Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

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-- Remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specification. Refer to COOLANT PIPES OVERVIEW .

NOTE:

Replace the o-rings.

To prevent coolant loss, immediately turn new Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62- into the thread.

The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before Installation.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory .

-- Check the coolant level, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .