Quick CPS Replacement procedure

[Jay M]

Hi guys,
 
I got the dreaded Check Engine Light on my UrS6 last time I drove car, parked it overnight and next day it did not start. Got code 2113 so I am thinking my CPS has died after 150K miles. I would like some opinions from anybody that has replaced the CPS. I have 3 basic questions:
 
1) Has anybody used the "10 minute" procedure described in the link at the end of this paragraph? It sounds so simple compared to others in the same link that have removed the hood cross member, hood cable, serpentine belt tensioner, etc. In the following sequence the only parts removed by the poster, "Autobahnjs" were 1) the top timing belt cover, 2) the air duct from front of car to air box, 3) Cam sprocket bolt, 4) 10mm bolt that holds the plastic by the spocket that the wiring of the cps goes under, 5) Remove cam sprocket with belt tie wrapped to sprocket to ensure correct position when reinstalling, 6)remove the two 5mm allen bolts holding the cps and unplug connector. Here is the link to the procedure I just described: http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=18830882
 
2) Does the serpentine belt tensioner or anything else at all, besides those two locking clips on the sides of the TB cover, need to be loosened or removed in order to remove the upper timing belt cover? It looks like just those two metal clips hold the upper TB cover on but I just want to be sure before I wrestle with my brittle plastic TB cover.
 
3) Has anyone purchased just the BBHME301 Hall Sender for $14. plus shipping from http://www.bbautomacao.com/products.asp?cat=14 and installed BBHME301 Hall Sender by staggered wire cutting, spliced and soldered the three wires and then installed it to the old CPS bracket? Longevity of this cheaper unit? Any input will be appreciated. Thanks.