12 51 001 Replacing Wiring Harness Section for Engine

12 51 001 Replacing Wiring Harness Section For Engine (N55)







IMPORTANT:
Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.

Aluminium screws/bolts are permitted with and without colour coding (blue).

For reliable identification:

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).







IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove right suspension cross-brace.
- Remove intake plenum.
- Partially detach wiring harness for injectors and ignition coils.
- Remove clean air pipe.
- Remove fan cowl.
- Remove front underbody protection.
- Remove rear underbody protection







Unlock fasteners (1) from below and slide upwards approx. 10 mm.

Unlock locks (2) in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (3).







Detach all engine wiring harness section connectors from electronics box (1).

Installation note:
Make sure rubber grommets are correctly fitted (watertightness).







Unlock all connectors (1) from control unit and disconnect.

Installation note:
Make sure grommets are correctly fitted (watertightness).







Release screws (1) below cable channel (2).

Replace aluminium screws.

Tightening torque 13 53 10AZ.







Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 90 4AZ.

Release cable channel (2).

Installation note:
Reconnect the earth connection.

Replace aluminium screws.

Unlock and disconnect following connectors and leads
Unlock connector on charging pressure sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on hot film air mass meter and disconnect
Unlock connector on intake pressure sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on oxygen sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on monitoring sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on pressure converter and disconnect
Unlock connector on high-pressure fuel sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on tank vent valve and disconnect
Unlock connector on starter motor and disconnect
Unlock connector on the knock sensors and disconnect
Unlock connector on oil temperature sensor and disconnect
Unlock plug on fuel low-pressure sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on throttle body and disconnect
Unlock connector on high pressure pump and disconnect
Unlock connector on alternator and disconnect
Unlock connector on air conditioning compressor and disconnect
Unlock connector on oil level sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on crankshaft sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on heating element for air duct and disconnect
Unlock connector on coolant thermostat and disconnect
Unlock connector on hydraulic valve and disconnect
Unlock connector on the coolant pump and disconnect
Unlock connector on exhaust turbocharger and disconnect
Unlock connector on both camshaft adjustment solenoid valves and disconnect
Release earth cable on crankcase lower section
Tightening torque 12 90 2AZ.

Release earth cable at rear of cylinder head
Tightening torque 12 90 3AZ.

Unlock connector on intake camshaft pulse sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on exhaust camshaft pulse sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on oil pressure switch and disconnect
Unlock connector on switching motor for eccentric shaft and disconnect








Release wiring harness if necessary from existing clips and clamps.

Feed out wiring harness and remove.







Installation note:
Check wiring harness installation arrangement.
Check plug connections for correct fit.
Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.