12 14 521 Replacing crankshaft pulse generator (N63, S63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Turn off ignition.
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Installation location

On transmission housing at bottom right.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 4AZ .

Withdraw pulse generator (3) from transmission housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Housing Pulse Generator, Plug Connection And Mounting Screw

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Installation:

clear fault memory.