13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (M52TU, M54)

Turn off ignition.

Installation Location: 

Coolant temperature sensor (1) is fitted below intake air manifold in cylinder head of cylinder 6.

Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (M54) .

Fig 1: Locating Coolant Temperature Sensor

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew temperature sensor.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, (13 N.m.).

Check coolant level, top up coolant if necessary.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Temperature Sensor

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