Remove coolant temperature sensor
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING WITH LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING WITH RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVE FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVE THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVE FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT FRONT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVE THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT (CHARGE AIR COOLER) .
- Refer to REMOVE RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT .
Prerequisite
Ignition is switched off.
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Release the coolant temperature sensor (1) with the special tool 0 491 277 (13 5 020)
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- Guide out and remove the coolant temperature sensor (1).


