13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (N63, N63O1)

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

IMPORTANT: Protect alternator against coolant.
Cover alternator with suitable apparatus (risk of damage) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of the DME control unit, work through test plans if necessary.
Switch off ignition.
Remove auxiliary water pump for exhaust turbocharger. See REMOVING AUXILIARY WATER PUMP (N63) or REMOVING AUXILIARY WATER PUMP (N63O1) .

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten coolant temperature sensor (2).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 13 62 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Temperature Sensor And Connector

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Delete fault memory.