13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (M57TU, M57T2)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DDE control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition
Remove intake air manifold. See 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE PLENUM (M57T2/SCR) .

IMPORTANT: Protect alternator against coolant.
Cover alternator with suitable apparatus (risk of damage) .

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unfasten coolant temperature sensor (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 13 62 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Temperature Sensor

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Now clear the fault memory.