12 14 521 Replacing crankshaft pulse generator (N62)
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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.
Installation:
Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
Check stored fault messages.
Rectify faults.
Now clear the fault memory.