13 62 534 Replacing exhaust-gas temperature sensor (N47 D16/20 K/U/O 1)

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WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DDE control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Detach cable from clamp (2).

Release exhaust-gas temperature sensor (3) and remove.

Tightening torque 13 62 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust-Gas Temperature Sensor, Connector And Clamp

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IMPORTANT: When installing the exhaust-gas temperature sensor make sure that the gauge tip (1) is not damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust-Gas Temperature Sensor Gauge Tip

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Installation note:

Check stored error/fault messages.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.