13 62 585 Replacing exhaust backpressure sensor (N57 D30 O 1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DDE control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

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

Unlock connector (1) from exhaust backpressure sensor (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Backpressure Sensor Connector

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Press in latch mechanism (1) and remove exhaust backpressure sensor (2) to the front from the bracket.

Disconnect pressure hose. Renew pressure hose.

Remove exhaust backpressure sensor (2).

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Backpressure Sensor

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Installation note:

Check stored error/fault messages.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.