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12 51 100 Replacing wiring harness section for ignition coil (N52)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Only: E60, E61, E63, E64 

Unlock cover (1) with slide (3).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove electronics box cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Electronics Box Cover And Screws
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Only: E65 

Release screw and remove holder (1).

Release screws and remove cover (2) from electronics box.

Release screws on seal (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder, Cover And Screws On Seal
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Unlock plug on control unit and disconnect.

Unlock tab (1), pull contact carrier (2) in direction of arrow out of housing.

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections of ignition coil wiring harness section in electronics box.

Fig 3: Unlocking Plug On Control Unit
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Release screws and remove holder (1).

Tightening torque 12 52 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Holder And Screws
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Release screws and remove cable duct (1).

Installation: 

Replace aluminum screws. 

Tightening torque 12 52 2AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Duct And Screws
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PLUG CONNECTION SPECIFICATION

Work step Note:
Unlock plug connections on ignition coils and disconnect  
Unlock plug on eccentric shaft sensor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on positioning motor for eccentric shaft and disconnect  
Unlock plug on both solenoid valves and disconnect  
Unlock plug on inlet and exhaust camshaft sensors and disconnect  
Unlock plug on A/C compressor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on oil pressure switch and disconnect  
Unlock plug on coolant temperature sensor and disconnect  
Disconnect connector strip from injection pipe  
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION  
Unlock plug on electrical coolant pump and disconnect  
Unlock plug on coolant thermostat and disconnect  
Disconnect engine ground connection  
NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.