Remove/install crankshaft position sensor - AR15.12-P-2133CW

ENGINES 271 in MODEL 172, 204, 207, 212 

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Remove rear part section of engine compartment paneling
2	Unplug plug on crankshaft position sensor (L5)
3	Remove bolt (1) and crankshaft position sensor (L5)		*BA15.10-P-1001-03D
4	Install in the reverse order
5	Conduct sensor adaptation in ME control unit using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Only when replacing position sensor (L5) After replacing the crankshaft position sensor (L5) perform the following steps: Connect STAR-DIAGNOSIS and select menu item for control unit adaptations in ME control unit. Reset sensor rotor adaptation for crankshaft position sensor (L5). Accelerate sensor rotor adaptation for crankshaft position sensor (L5).

POSITION SENSOR

Number	Designation		Engine 271, 275, 285
BA15.10-P-1001-03D	Crankshaft position sensor to engine block	Nm	8