Removing the left camshaft position sensor of the exhaust camshaft
Precondition
- Ignition is switched off.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE IGNITION COIL FROM CYLINDER 5 .
WARNING:
Working on fuel system
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Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
- When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
- Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
- No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
CAUTION:
On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed
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Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
- Before performing any installation work, allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
- Note warnings on cylinder head cover.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Unlock and disconnect engine ventilation line (1).
- Unlock lock (2).
- Feed out left clean air pipe and remove (3).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen union nut (2).
- Catch and dispose of escaping fluid.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Loosen screw (2).
- Guide the camshaft sensor of the left exhaust camshaft (3) out and remove.