61 12 137 Replacing wiring harness for rear lid on right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead, see 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead
Remove trim for rear lid, see 51 49 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID
Remove roofliner, see 51 44 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ROOFLINER (ON VERSION WITHOUT PANORAMA SUNROOF)

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Feed wiring harness (2) out of rear lid.

Installation:

Correctly lay wiring harness (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Installation:

Make sure rubber seal (1) is correctly installed in groove on frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Seal

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Remove wiring harness sheathing in area (A).

Cut one cable after another at the appropriate point.

Connect cables of new wiring harness with butt connectors and heat-shrink sleeves.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape and secure in place.

Installation:

Correctly lay wiring harness (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness Sheathing Area

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