12 14 524 Replacing pulse generator on exhaust camshaft (N52K)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screw.

Installation:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 13 62 1AZ .

Remove pulse generator (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Pulse Generator

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.