12 14 521 Replacing the pulse sensor on the crankshaft (N63 B40/B44 O 1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove rear underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .

Fig 1: Identifying Connector, Screw And Pulse Generator
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Installation location:

On transmission housing at bottom right.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 4AZ .

Withdraw pulse generator (3) from transmission housing.

Installation note:

Delete fault memory.