SL/R231: R231 Camshaft Sensor Question
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R231 Camshaft Sensor Question
I am new to this forum. I just purchased a 2014 SL550 last week. While going through this site I find threads on the camshaft sensor oil issue. So I went out to the car and tried to remove a connector and inspect for oil migration. After flipping up the white locking clip, I could not pull the connector off. Am I missing something? I do not want to break the connector. Is there an additional clip or something? Thanks in advance for any help.
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I am new to this forum. I just purchased a 2014 SL550 last week. While going through this site I find threads on the camshaft sensor oil issue. So I went out to the car and tried to remove a connector and inspect for oil migration. After flipping up the white locking clip, I could not pull the connector off. Am I missing something? I do not want to break the connector. Is there an additional clip or something? Thanks in advance for any help.
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this is a good read for connectors and how they function. (see post #4)
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ustration.html
Those connectors can be a bit tight if they haven’t been off in a while. But don’t go ape on them. 😀
Good Luck
Last edited by crconsulting; Jul 14, 2022 at 04:12 PM.
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It takes practice to get those connectors off reliably.
it’s a release-squeeze-pull action
release the locking clip
wiggle the connector and gently push it toward the sensor, in the direction of installation
while gently pushing the connector toward the sensor, gently but firmly squeeze the locking clip
while squeezing the locking clip, lightly wiggle and slowly pull the connector off
Repeat this process until the connector is removed. Don’t force anything.
Wiggling frees the dust and grime that may be present. Pushing and wiggling helps to release the locking clip if it hasn’t fully released yet.
it’s a release-squeeze-pull action
release the locking clip
wiggle the connector and gently push it toward the sensor, in the direction of installation
while gently pushing the connector toward the sensor, gently but firmly squeeze the locking clip
while squeezing the locking clip, lightly wiggle and slowly pull the connector off
Repeat this process until the connector is removed. Don’t force anything.
Wiggling frees the dust and grime that may be present. Pushing and wiggling helps to release the locking clip if it hasn’t fully released yet.
Last edited by chassis; Jul 16, 2022 at 12:33 PM.
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