11 36 715 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Left Solenoid Valves (N62/N62TU)

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(cylinder bank 5 to 8)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
Switch off ignition
Remove design cover
Unlock hose on tank venting valve and disconnect.

NOTE:

Solenoid valve (1) controls adjustment unit on inlet side.

Solenoid valve (2) controls adjustment unit on exhaust side.

Unlock plug of solenoid valves (1 and 2) and disconnect.

Release screws and remove holder (3).

Pull out solenoid valves (1 and 2).

Installation:

Check holder (3) for deformation; replace if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Solenoid Valves And Holder

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Installation:

Clean sealing faces (1) on cylinder head.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Faces On Cylinder Head

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Installation:

Replace O-rings (1 and 2) on solenoid valve (3) and lubricate.

Fig 3: Identifying O-Rings On Solenoid Valve

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Installation:

Press in solenoid valve as far as it will go.

Make sure holders are in correct installation positions.

Install and tighten down screws.

Now clear the fault memory.

Fig 4: Locating Solenoid Valve

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