13 62 589 Replacing differential pressure sensor (N47 D20 O 1 with SCR)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

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

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Pull off pressure hoses (2). Renew pressure hoses.

Release screw (3).

Remove differential-pressure sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Hoses Connector And Screw

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Installation note:

Check stored error/fault messages.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.