Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2008 >> CLS63 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Engine Control Systems >> Electrical System - Engine - 219 Chassis >> Testing & Repair >> Remove/install crankshaft position sensor >> Remove/install crankshaft position sensor - AR15.12-P-2133TMG

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

ENGINE 156.983 in MODELS 211.077/277, 219.377 

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Remove/Install Components
G10767507Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1 Open engine hood Model 211 AR88.40-P-1000T
Model 219 AR88.40-P-1000TX
2 Remove front engine cover NOTES Do not tilt front engine cover, but lift upwards vertically otherwise the retaining lugs can break off.  
3 Remove air filter housing (1).   AR09.10-P-1150TMG
4 Push shielding (2) upwards IMPORTANT Push shielding (2) upwards until the electrical connector (3) is accessible.  
5 Disconnect electrical connector (3) from crankshaft position sensor (L5)    
6 Unscrew bolt (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.12-P-1001-01K 
7 Remove crankshaft position sensor (L5)    
8 Install in the reverse order    
9 Read out fault memory and erase if required STAR DIAGNOSIS, diagnosis system  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the running engine Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
10 Carry out engine test run    
ECI IGNITION SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 156, 159
BA15.12-P-1001-01K Crankshaft position sensor on crankshaft housing M6 Nm 8