12 14 524 Replacing pulse generator on exhaust camshaft (M52TU, M54, M56)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Location:

On cylinder head at front on exhaust side.

Unlock plug (1) and detach from pulse generator.

Fig 1: Unlocking Plug

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Release screw (1) on cylinder head.

Remove pulse generator.

Installation:

Check sealing ring for possible damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Releasing Screw On Cylinder Head

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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.
Rectify faults.
Now clear the fault memory.