13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (S54)

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Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit. Switch off ignition.

Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD .

Unlock plug (1) and detach from idle-speed control valve.

Fig 1: Detaching Plug From Temperature Sensor

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Unlock plug (2) and detach from temperature sensor (3).

Unscrew temperature sensor (3).

Tightening torque, 13 Nm.

Installation:

Check coolant level, top up coolant if necessary.

NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Check stored fault messages.

Rectify faults.

Then clear fault memory.