13 62 511 Removing and installing/replacing charge-air temperature sensor (N47 D20 O 1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of the DME control unit, work through test plans if necessary.
Switch off ignition.
Remove acoustic cover. See 13..... REMOVE ACOUSTIC COVER (N47 D20 O/T1) .

Unlock connector (1) from charge-air temperature sensor (2) and pull off.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector From Charge-Air Temperature Sensor

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IMPORTANT: The lock must be unlocked for removal of charge-air temperature sensor!
If the lock is not unlocked, the retaining lug on charge-air temperature sensor wears.
If the retaining lug is damaged, the charge-air temperature sensor can fall out of the pressure pipe.

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Lug

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Open the lock with a suitable tool (1).

Rotate charge-air temperature sensor (2) anticlockwise by 90° and pull out sensor straight.

Installation note:

Check sealing ring.

Replace damaged sealing ring.

Fig 3: Rotating Charge-Air Temperature Sensor

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NOTE: Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.
Reassemble the vehicle.