11 00 039 Checking compression of all cylinders (N20, N26)

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Special tools required:

11 0 222
11 8 732
11 8 731
0 490 615
0 496 107
13 6 052
11 4 310

IMPORTANT: High tension - mortal danger!
Interrupt power supply to ignition coils.
Read and comply with notes on compression pressure check.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SPARK PLUGS

Unscrew tip (1) from special tool 11 0 222 .

IMPORTANT: Then check the Schrader valve that is now visible for secure seating.
Prepare special tool 11 0 222 in conjunction with 11 8 732 and 11 8 731 .

Fig 1: Tip On Special Tool (11 0 222)

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Order number: 0 490 615/0 496 107.

Prepare special tool 11 0 222 in conjunction with 11 8 732 and 11 8 731 .

Fig 2: Special Tool (11 0 222, 11 8 732 And 11 8 731)

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Screw special tool 11 0 222 into special tool 11 8 731 to 10 Nm.

IMPORTANT: Oil screw thread on special tool 11 8 731 .

Fig 3: Screwing Special Tool (11 0 222) Into Special Tool (11 8 731)

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Connect special tool 11 0 222 to 13 6 052 and 11 4 310 .

Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

Fig 4: Connecting Special Tool (11 0 222, 13 6 052 And 11 4 310)

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Screw in pressure sensor 81 38 0 431 592 manually with special tool 11 4 310 .

Fig 5: Screwing Pressure Sensor (0 431 592) With Special Tool (11 4 310)

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Screw prepared special tools (1) into cylinders according to diagnosis information.

Fig 6: Screwing Special Tools Into Cylinders

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Disconnect ignition coils and injector wiring harness from DME control unit (2).

Fig 7: DME Control Unit Screws

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Compression check, electronic.

Connect ISID and IMIB (Integrated Measurement Interface Box) (1).

Follow diagnosis instruction.

Fig 8: Connecting ISID And Integrated Measurement Interface Box

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Assemble engine.

Check fault memory.