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Remove/install coolant temperature sensor - AR15.60-P-2711MR

ENGINE 274 in MODEL 172, 204, 207, 212, 218 

Shown on model 204.003 

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Temperature Sensor Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.003
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove lower engine compartment paneling Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling
Engine 274 in model 172
AR61.20-P-1105W
Engine 274 in model 204.9 AR61.20-P-1105CY
Engine 274 in model 204.0/2/3, 207, 212, 218 AR61.20-P-1105EW
2 Drain off coolant   AR20.00-P-1142MR
3 Detach steering coupling from steering shaft Engine 274.9 in model 212
with code 924 (Bivalent natural gas drive)
AR46.10-P-8000EW
4 Remove starter Engine 274.9 in model 212
with code 924 (Bivalent natural gas drive)
AR15.30-P-7100MRC
5 Disconnect Electrical connection at coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)    
6 Detach coolant temperature sensor (B11/4) at cylinder head and remove bracket (1) IMPORTANT To do this, remove screw/bolt (1s).
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace sealing ring.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, coolant temperature sensor to cylinder head *BA15.60-P-1001-01E 
7 Install in the reverse order    
8 Pour in coolant and ventilate engine cooling system   AR20.00-P-1142-04A
INSPECT Check     
9 Check engine cooling system for leaktightness   AR20.00-P-1010MR
DANGER Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
10 Perform an engine test run and check engine for leaktightness    
TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Number Designation Engine 274
BA15.60-P-1001-01E Bolt, coolant temperature sensor to cylinder head Nm 9