Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Replacing pulse generator on intake camshaft

- Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.
- Switch off Ignition.




- Remove cover from injector valves.




- Disconnect plug connection for VANOS solenoid valve on electrical strip on injector valves.




- Unscrew solenoid.

Installation Note: Check gasket and replace if necessary.

Tightening Torque = 30 Nm.




- Unfasten hydraulic line on VANOS adjustment unit.

Tightening Torque = 32 Nm.




- Release screw on sensor.

Tightening Torque = 5.0 Nm.

Installation Note: Check gasket and replace if necessary.




- Disconnect plug-in connection(3). Plug connection illustrated here with intake manifold removed.

Installation Note: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit, check faults in memory, rectify faults in memory, rectify faults and clear fault memory.