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11 78 510 Replacing oxygen control sensors (N20)

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Risk of burning! 
Work should only be carried out on an exhaust system that has cooled down.

Installation note: 

The threads of new oxygen control sensors are already coated with NEVER SEEZ COMPOUND  4.3 (refer to BMW Parts Department).

If an oxygen control sensor is to be reused, apply a thin and even coating of NEVER-SEEZ compound to the thread only.

Sensor ceramics not cleaned and not coated with lubricant.

Disconnect plug connection (1) of the oxygen sensors.

Fig 1: Identifying Oxygen Sensors Plug Connection
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IMPORTANT: When using special tool 11 4 260, it is essential to reduce the prescribed tightening torque by 3 Nm.

Release oxygen control sensor (2) with special tool 11 4 260 with a suitable extension (1).

Tightening torque 11 78 1AZ .

Fig 2: Releasing Oxygen Control Sensor With Special Tool (11 4 260)
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Reassemble the vehicle.

Check function of DME.