Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair

Replacing Coolant Temperature Sensor (M52TU, M54)

Turn off ignition.

Installation location:







Coolant temperature sensor (1) is filled below intake air manifold in
cylinder head of cylinder 6.
Remove intake air manifold.







Disconnect plug connection (1). Unscrew temperature sensor.

Installation:
Tightening torque 13 Nm.
Check coolant level, top up coolant if necessary.



NOTE:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
Rectify faults.
Then clear fault memory.