12 14 521 Replacing crankshaft pulse generator (N62)

Switch off ignition.

Installation location: 

On transmission bell housing at bottom right, unlock plug and detach from crankshaft pulse generator.

Release screw.

Tightening torque, see ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Withdraw pulse generator (1) from transmission bell housing.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Replace screw.

Fig 1: Removing Pulse Generator From Transmission Bell Housing

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Installation: 

Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME).

Check stored fault messages.

Rectify faults.

Now clear the fault memory.