13 62 650 Replacing camshaft pulse generator (N47 D20 O 1 with SCR)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DDE control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Remove REAR ACOUSTIC COVER AND SOUND INSULATION ON INJECTOR .

If necessary, detach connector from pressure regulator (1).

If necessary, unplug connector (2), injector, cyl. 4.

Unlock plug (3) from pulse generator and detach.

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Regulator Connector, Injector And Plug

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 13 62 1AZ .

Remove pulse sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Pulse Sensor Screw

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Installation note:

Replace sealing ring (1). Apply a thin coat of lubricant to sealing ring for installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Pulse Generator Sealing Ring

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Installation note:

Reassemble the vehicle.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.

Check function of DDE.