13 62 511 Replacing intake air 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

Intake air temperature sensor (1) without retaining clip.

Intake air temperature sensor (2) with large ribs for retaining clip (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Temperature Sensor And Retaining Clip

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Version 1:

Unlock plug and remove

Turn temperature sensor through 45° and remove.

Fig 2: Locating Temperature Sensor

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Version 2:

Unlock plug and remove.

Pull off retaining clip (1).

Turn temperature sensor through 45° and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Clip

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.
Add final details to vehicle.