11 78 513 Removing and installing/replacing both lambda oxygen control sensors (N52)

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Special tools required:

11 4 260

WARNING: Scalding hazard!

Only perform these tasks after the exhaust system has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Exhaust System. .

Installation:

If an oxygen sensor is to be reused, only apply a thin and uniform coat of Never Seez Compound to thread.

The part of the oxygen control sensor which projects into the exhaust system branch (sensor ceramic) must not be cleaned or come into contact with lubricant.

Disconnect plug connection for lambda control sensor.

Detach oxygen sensor (1) from cylinders 4 to 6 with special tool 11 4 260.

Oxygen sensor at cylinders 1 to 3 is accessible from above without the exhaust system having to be removed.

Installation:

Cable colour black, cylinders 1 to 3.

Cable colour gray, cylinders 4 to 6.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 260) And Oxygen Sensor

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For tightening torque refer to 11 78 1AZ in 11 78 EMISSIONS CONTROL, CONTROL SENSOR / MONITOR SENSOR (N52) .

Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.