Removing the left Lambda oxygen sensor
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Prerequisite
- Ignition is switched off.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces
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Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
- Loosen screw (1).
- Feed out carrier plate (2) and set aside.
- Unlock and disconnect the engine ventilation line from the retaining clip in the region of (1).
- Feed out connector (2) of the Lambda oxygen sensor.
- Unclip cable (1) of the left Lambda oxygen sensor from the retaining clips (2).
- Unclip the cable of the Lambda oxygen sensor in the area (1).
- Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
- Release Lambda oxygen sensor from the left (1) with the special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020) .