11 78 530 Replacing left control sensor (N63)

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Special tools required:

11 7 020

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Check function of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING

Unlock plug connection and detach.

Unclip control sensor cable at retaining clips.

Release control sensor with special tool 11 7 020 .

Fig 1: Removing Control Sensor Using Special Tool (11 7 020)

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Installation note:

The threads of new lambda control/monitoring sensors are already coated with Never Seez Compound.

If a lambda control/monitoring sensor is to be reused, apply a thin and even coating of Never Seez Compound to the thread only.

The part of the lambda control/monitoring sensor which projects into the exhaust branch (sensor ceramics) must not be cleaned and not coated with lubricant.

Secure control sensor with special tool 11 7 020 and a torque wrench (1).

Tightening torque: 11 78 1AZ .

Fig 2: Removing Control Sensor Using Special Tool (11 7 020)

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Installation note:

Check function of DME control unit.

Pay attention to cable routing of control sensor.