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12 51 001 Replacing Wiring Harness Section for Engine




12 51 001 - Replacing wiring harness section for engine (S65)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Engine Electronics (DME)
- Check stored fault messages.
- Switch off ignition
- Disconnect battery 12 00 ... Instructions For Disconnecting and Connecting Battery
- Remove intake air manifold Service and Repair
- Remove secondary-air pump Service and Repair
- Remove ignition coil cover on left and right
- Unlock all plug connections in electronics box and disconnect





Release nuts at cable duct (1).










Lower transmission
Release bracket on underside of transmission.
Lay wiring harness, oxygen sensor plug, oil level sensor and crankshaft sensors over bracket or right catalytic converter.
Feed out cable towards top.
Remove wiring harness.






Installation:
Pay attention to cable routing/mounting points.
Now clear the fault memory.