12 14 523 Replacing Inlet Camshaft Pulse Generator

12 14 523 - Replacing pulse generator on inlet camshaft (N52K)





Important!
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit
- Switch off ignition





Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Press lock (2) and raise intake duct (3).
Detach intake duct (3) from air filter housing and remove.





Unclip Bowden cable for engine bonnet/hood actuator from transverse reinforcement (1).
Release screws on left and right sides. Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ Specifications.
Remove cross-brace (1).





Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release bolt.

Installation Note:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque 12 14 3AZ [1][2]Specifications.

Remove pulse generator (2).





Note:
Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.