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BMW Serie 1 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, E87, MK 1 - Years 2004-2013
Part: Coolant temperature sensor
Operation: How to replace the temperature sensor of the BMW Serie 1

Let's briefly see the procedure useful for disassembling and replacing the coolant temperature sensor of the BMW 1 Series. First, we open the engine hood and start removing the plastic cover that we find above the engine block; then we locate the temperature sensor, which is located at the bottom near the right intake manifold, as shown in the video. Now we disconnect the electrical connector and unscrew our temperature sensor, replacing it with the new original one; we make the electrical connection and properly fix the sensor, monitoring the engine temperature.


Posted on 23 December 2023 by ScegliAuto

Replace the steering angle sensor on the Volkswagen Golf 5

When the steering angle sensor malfunction warning light comes on, it may need to be replaced as follows: first remove the steering wheel and the lower steering wheel guard by removing the three fixing screws. The steering sensor is located just below the steering column. To release it you need to have a small screwdriver and insert it into the hole on the front, push the screwdriver all the way down until the clips at the bottom are released. Next, pull down on the back of the card containing the sensor and disengage it from the steering column. At that point take the new card and reposition it, after which proceed backwards to reassemble the various components.

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