12 14 523 Replacing pulse sensor on intake camshaft (N52T)

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Turn off ignition
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screw.

Installation:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 13 62 1AZ .

Remove pulse sensor (2).

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 1: Locating Pulse Sensor Plug And Screw

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Delete fault memory.