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Connect special tool 12 6 410 to plug connection for VANOS
solenoid valve.

Connect positive clip to battery connection point.

To adjust camshaft, connect negative terminal to vehicle earth.

Caution!

Reversing terminals on special tool will destroy installed diode
on VANOS solenoid valve. Solenoid valve remains
serviceable but current spikes can give rise to faults in vehicle
circuit.

Measure gap (x) between secondary tensioner and edge of
sensor gear.

Note down distance 2.

Determine control travel:

Distance 2 - distance 1 = length of stroke.

Caution!

If adjustment stroke is less than 8.5 mm, VANOS adjustment
unit must be readjusted.

RA  Removing and installing or replacing VANOS adjustment unit (M50)

BMW AG - TIS

21.01.2013  20:33

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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