13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (M57TU, M57T2)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of DDE control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
- Switch off ignition
- Remove intake air manifold. See 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE PLENUM (M57T2/SCR) .
IMPORTANT:
Protect alternator against coolant.
Cover alternator with suitable apparatus (risk of damage) .
Cover alternator with suitable apparatus (risk of damage) .
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unfasten coolant temperature sensor (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque: 13 62 2AZ .
Now clear the fault memory.