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11 78 533 Replacing Right Oxygen Control Sensor (S85)

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Scalding hazard! 
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove oxygen control sensor (1) with special tools 11 7 030 and 11 9 150.

Installation: 

When using special tools 11 7 030 and 11 9 150, 47 Nm  on torque wrench scale corresponds to an actual tightening torque of 50 Nm.

If the oxygen control sensor is reused, apply a thin and even coat of Never Seez Compound to the thread only.

The part of the oxygen control sensor which projects into the exhaust system branch (sensor ceramic) must not  be cleaned or come into contact with lubricant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools 11 7 030, 11 9 150 And Oxygen Control Sensor
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Check function of DME.