13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (S65)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition
REMOVE INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD

Unlock plug and remove

Remove temperature sensor.

Installation:

Tightening torque, 13 62 1AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Sensor

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.