12 14 650 Replacing suction pressure pipe sensor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Check stored fault messages
Switch off ignition
Remove cover of injection pipe
Remove throttle

Unlock vacuum line (1) on intake manifold and detach.

Fig 1: Unlocking Vacuum Line On Intake Manifold

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Unlock plug on suction pressure pipe sensor and detach.

Fig 2: Removing Sensor

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Release screws (1) and remove suction pressure pipe sensor (2).

Replace sealing rings (3).

Tightening torque 13 62 3AZ. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.