Removing Coolant Temperature Sensor (Radiator Outlet)

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding
→ Avoid contact with hot fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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When the engine is cold, the cap on the coolant reservoir can be opened briefly in order to release residual pressure in the cooling system.

Biturbo only: Disconnect pressure hose on charge-air cooler -1- .

1.1 Loosen screw-type clamp -2- .

1.2 Pull out pressure hose for charge-air cooler -1- and press it aside.

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Pressure hose on charge-air cooler

Release and unplug electric plug connection -1- .

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Electric plug connection on coolant temperature sensor

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Re-install coolant temperature sensor (radiator outlet) as quickly as possible or close it off using a suitable stopper to prevent unnecessary coolant loss.
Remove coolant temperature sensor (radiator outlet) -1- .
1. 3.1 Pull off clamp -2- .
2. 3.2 Place cloths underneath.
3. 3.3 Remove coolant temperature sensor (radiator outlet) -1- .
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Coolant temperature sensor (radiator outlet)