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12 51 001 Replacing wiring harness section for engine (M60, M62): Notes

Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. See 12 00 Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery  .

Switch off ignition.

Remove battery negative line.

Remove complete splash guard.

M62: Remove fan wheel, refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN COUPLING (M62)

Version 1: 

(acoustic cover screwed down)

Remove seal caps (1) and unfasten nuts (2).

Remove acoustic cover.

Fig 1: Removing Seal Caps And Unfasten Nuts From Acoustic Cover
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Version 2: 

(acoustic cover with press-stud fastener)

Press press-stud fasteners (1...4) in succession and at same time raise acoustic cover slightly.

Remove acoustic cover once all four press-stud fasteners have been unlocked.