11 00 039 Checking compression of all cylinders (N20)

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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 all information 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 .

Order number: 0 490 615/0 496 107.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 0 222) And (11 8 732)

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

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (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: Tightening Oil Screw Using Special Tool

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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 Tools

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

Fig 5: Screwing-In Pressure Sensor With Special Tool (11 4 310)

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

Fig 6: Identifying Prepared Special Tools

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

Fig 7: Disconnecting Ignition Coils And Injector Wiring Harness From DME Control Unit

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Compression check, electronic .

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

Follow diagnosis instruction.

Fig 8: Identifying Integrated Measurement Interface Box (IMIB)

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Assemble engine.

Check fault memory.