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12 14 521 Replacing crankshaft pulse generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials. 
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released. 
The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage). 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: Installation location of pulse generator for crankshaft is underneath starter motor.
Preparatory tasks:

Detach plug (1) from crankshaft pulse generator (2).

Release screw.

Installation: 

Replace aluminum screws. 

Tightening torque 12 14 2AZ .

Withdraw pulse generator (2) from crankcase.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Pulse Generator
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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.