13 62 538 Replacing intake air temperature sensor (M57T2)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of the DDE control unit, work through test plans if necessary.
Switch off ignition

Installation location:

Temperature sensor for charge air is installed at the left charge air line.

Release connector (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector

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Pull off anti-twist lock (1) from temperature sensor for charge air.

Fig 2: Identifying Anti-Twist Lock

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the illustration shows the pressure pipe removed

Turn temperature sensor for charge air (1) counterclockwise by 90° and pull out.

Installation note:

Mount the temperature sensor only once.

Fig 3: Turning Charge Air Temperature Sensor Counterclockwise

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Installation note:

Delete fault memory.