Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The 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 four bolts one after the other.

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

Fig 1: Air Guide Pipe, Remove/Install

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-- Remove the air duct hose connection -item 14- OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER .

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector -Arrow- To Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

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-- Remove the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.

Fig 3: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-

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-- Remove the clip -2- and the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-.