BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing/replacing knock sensors (N55)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

  • Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
  • Switch off ignition.
  • Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
  • Vehicles with the Bosch high pressure pump only :

Remove HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Feed out connector (1) behind feed line, remove FEED LINE if necessary.

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Release screws on both knock sensors (1) and remove knock sensors (1).

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Installation note:

Clean contact surface of knock sensors on engine block.

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NOTE: Reassemble the vehicle.

Check stored error/fault messages.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.

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