12 14 521 Replacing pulse generator on crankshaft

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the following work step is shown on the engine after it has been removed.

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover (1)

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug (1)

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Release screw and remove pulse generator.

Tightening torque: 5Nm

NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.