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Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Service and Repair




13 62 511 - Replacing intake air temperature sensor (S65)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
- Switch off ignition





Intake air temperature sensor (1) without retaining clip.
Intake air temperature sensor (2) with large ribs for retaining clip (3).





Version 1:
Unlock plug and remove
Turn temperature sensor through 45° and remove.





Version 2:
Unlock plug and remove.
Pull off retaining clip (1).
Turn temperature sensor through 45° and remove.






Note:
Now clear the fault memory.
Add final details to vehicle.