65 81 060 Removing and installing/replacing outside temperature sensor

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION

NOTE: Outside temperature sensor is situated in area (1) on left wheel arch cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Outside Temperature Sensor Position And Left Wheel Arch Cover

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows wheel arch cover removed.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip outside temperature sensor (2) in direction of arrow from wheel arch cover.

Installation:

Make sure outside temperature sensor (2) is correctly engaged in wheel arch cover.

Fig 2: Removing Outside Temperature Sensor

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