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13 62 531 Replacing coolant temperature sensor (N55)

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

Recycling 

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary work: 

NOTE: Coolant temperature sensor is mounted on cylinder head at front.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten coolant temperature sensor (2).

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 13 62 5AZ .

If necessary, top up coolant. See RADIATOR - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.