Installing intake camshaft sensor of cylinder bank 1

→ Checking the sealing ring on the camshaft position sensor 

Check 

• Check the O-ring (1) on the camshaft position sensor for damage.

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Result 

» O-ring (1) damaged

Measure

• Replace O-ring (1).

Parts:  O-ring

Result 

» O-ring (1) not damaged.

Measure

• Continue the repair in the next step.

• Coat O-ring on the camshaft position sensor with motor oil.

• Position intake camshaft sensor of cylinder bank 1 (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).

Camshaft position sensor
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• The plug connection of the exhaust camshaft sensor and the ignition coil can be confused, as they are encoded the same. Observe the cable colors in the wiring diagram. 

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT HOLDER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE RIGHT DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .