13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (S63)

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of the DDE control unit, work through test plans if necessary.
Switch off ignition.
Remove right INTERCOOLER .
Release AUXILIARY WATER PUMP for exhaust turbocharger and place to one side.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten coolant temperature sensor (2).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 13 62 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Temperature Sensor And Connector

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Delete fault memory.