11 78 530 Replacing left control sensor (N63)

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Special tools required:

11 7 020 .

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary work:

Check function of DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING .

Unlock plug connection and detach.

Unclip control sensor cable at retaining clips.

Release control sensor with special tool 11 7 020 .

Fig 1: Releasing Control Sensor Using Special Tool (11 7 020)

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Installation note:

The threads of new lambda control/monitoring sensors are already coated with Never Seez Compound (refer to BMW Parts Department).

If a lambda control/monitoring sensor is to be reused, apply a thin and even coating of Never Seez Compound to the thread only.

The part of the lambda control/monitoring sensor which projects into the exhaust branch (sensor ceramics) must not be cleaned and not coated with lubricant.

Secure control sensor with special tool 11 7 020 and a torque wrench (1).

Tightening torque 11 78 1AZ .

Fig 2: Securing Control Sensor Using Special Tool (11 7 020) And Torque Wrench

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Installation note:

Check function of DME control unit.

Pay attention to cable routing of control sensor.