Installing exhaust camshaft sensor of cylinder bank 1

Checking the sealing ring on the camshaft position sensor 

Check 

• Check the O-ring (1)  on the camshaft position sensor for damage.

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Result 

» O-ring (1)  damaged

Measure

• Replace O-ring (1)  .

Parts:  O-ring

Result 

» O-ring (1)  not damaged.

Measure

• Continue the repair in the next step.

• Coat O-ring on the camshaft position sensor with motor oil.
• Position exhaust camshaft sensor of cylinder bank 1 (2)  .
• Tighten down screw (1)  .

Camshaft position sensor
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Connect connectors (1)  and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
• Installing the cover panel of the master DME control unit.

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  • Position the cover of the master DME control unit (1)
  • Engage the cover panel of the master DME control unit (1) downwards with the clamps (2) and the guide pins (3) in the carrier plate of the DME.