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13 62 531 Replacing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (N73)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

WARNING: Danger of scalding! 

Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Recycling 

Disconnect plug (1) from temperature sensor.

Release temperature sensor (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 13 62 2AZ in FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Plug And Temperature Sensor
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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.

Check cooling system for leaks. Refer to 17 00 009 CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS (N73) .

If necessary, top up coolant, refer to 17 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .