13 62 610 Replacing pulse generator on crankshaft/transmission (S65)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition
Remove underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove reinforcement plate . See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE (M3) .

Release screws (1).

Remove cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Screws

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Unlock connector and remove.

Release screw (1).

Remove pulse generator.

Fig 2: Identifying Pulse Generator Connector Screw

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.
Add final details to vehicle.