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Removing/replacing knock sensors (S55 Engine) (2019-2022)

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short-circuiting on removal).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is opened!
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature below 40°C.

Attention! 

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Attention! 

Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when carrying out repairs on the high- pressure fuel system.

Introduced contaminants can cause malfunctions in the system!

Necessary preliminary work: 

Removal: 

Release screw (1) on knock sensors.

Unlock connector (2) and remove. Remove the knock sensors.

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Preparation for installation: 

Clean contact surfaces of knock sensors on engine block.

Installation: 

Tighten screw (1) on knock sensors.

It is mandatory to adhere to the tightening torques! 

Tightening torque 13 62 3AZ .

Connect connector (2) and lock.

Connector (2) must snap audibly into place.

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Required follow-up work: