Replacing ambient temperature display sensor - ra540b1406341x(6341)

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B. Temperature sensor Model 140 up to approx.06/96

B. Temperature sensor as of approx. 06/96

Preliminary work:

Engine compartment paneling removed (61-1105) on gasoline engines.

Front noise encapsulation removed (94-5310) on diesel engines.

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Sensor And Wiring Harness Connector

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Outside temperature indicator sensor (B14)	pull out of installation hole, press in.
Temperature sensor (B14)	disconnect from wiring harness (1), reconnect.
	NOTE: As of approx. 09/96 the wiring harness from the temperature sensor to the instrument cluster is installed without connector. In the event of a defect in the wiring harness tie it back and insulate (do not remove).