Replacing Exhaust Side Solenoid Valve For VANOS Adjustment Unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
Switch off ignition.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Cut through cable tie (2).

Fig 1: Removing Solenoid Valve Plug

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NOTE: Once it has been removed, oil drips from the solenoid valve.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Make sure no oil drips onto the belt drive. Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.

Release solenoid valve with special tool 11 6 420.

Fig 2: Removing Solenoid Valve

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 11 36 1AZ in ENGINE MECHANICAL - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 530I (E39) .

Now clear the fault memory.