12 14 523 Replacing Pulse Generator On Inlet Camshaft (S54)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - M3 .

Special Tools Required:

12 1 120

Turn off ignition.

Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (S54) .

Remove cable strip for fuel injectors with special tool 12 1 120. This operation is described in 13 64 501 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A FUEL INJECTOR (S54) .

Release screw on pulse generator (1).

Disconnect pulse generator plug connection on connector strip.

Remove pulse generator (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 12 14 3AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Check sealing ring of pulse generator for possible damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 1: Removing Pulse Generator (Inlet Camshaft)

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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit. Check stored fault messages. Rectify faults. Then clear fault memory.