13 62 534 Replacing exhaust-gas temperature sensor (N57 D30 O 1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DDE control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

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

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Detach cable from retainer (2).

Cut open cable strap (3). Replace cable straps.

Release exhaust-gas temperature sensor (4) and remove.

Tightening torque 13 62 4AZ .

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

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Installation note:

Check stored error/fault messages.

Delete fault memory.