12 14 524 Replacing pulse sensor on exhaust camshaft (N52T)

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 12 90 2AZ .

Release holder (2) from cylinder head.

Fig 1: Identifying Holder From Cylinder Head And Screw

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Release connector (1) and remove.

Release screw.

Installation note:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 13 62 1AZ .

Remove pulse sensor (2).

Installation note:

Replace gasket.

Fig 2: Locating Screw Of Pulse Sensor

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Delete fault memory.