12 14 600 Removing/replacing knock sensors (N55)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
Vehicles with the Bosch high pressure pump only:
Remove HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Feed out and remove the connector (1) behind the feed line.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector

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Release screws on both knock sensors (1) and remove knock sensors (1).

Tightening torque 13 62 3AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Knock Sensors

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Installation note:

Clean contact surface of knock sensors on engine block.

Fig 3: Cleaning Contact Surface Of Knock Sensors On Engine Block

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NOTE: Reassemble the vehicle.
Check stored error/fault messages.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.