12 14 521 Replacing crankshaft pulse generator (N63)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Installation location:

On transmission housing at bottom right.

Release connector (1) and remove.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 4AZ .

Withdraw pulse generator (3) from transmission housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Pulse Generator, Connector And Screw

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Installation note:

Delete fault memory.