12 62 500 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (N12)

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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Installation location:

On cylinder head, left.

Coolant can escape when temperature sensor is being replaced. Catch and dispose of coolant.

Release screw.

Pull intake muffler (1) towards top and detach clean air pipe (2).

Detach intake muffler (1) from air filter housing and remove.

Remove clean air pipe.

Fig 1: Removing Intake Muffler

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Unlock and detach plugs (1 and 2).

Unlock and disconnect line (3).

Carefully pull cable duct (4) upwards slightly.

Fig 2: Removing Cable Duct

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Detach lock (2) and remove temperature sensor (3).

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.
If necessary, add coolant . See COOLING SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- CLUBMAN .
Check cooling system for water leaks .

Fig 3: Removing Temperature Sensor
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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.