11 37 700 Replacing Control Unit (Valvetronic)
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Switch off ignition.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Disconnect battery.
CAUTION:
Follow INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS .
Observe following instructions before replacing control unit:
Remove right fresh air duct.
Release screw and remove holder (1).
Release screws and remove cover (2) from control unit box.
NOTE:
Release screws on seal (3) only when removing wiring harness.
Installation:
Insert tabs (1) in openings (2) and close cover.
Unlock and detach plug connections on Valvetronic control unit (1).
Remove Valvetronic control unit (1).
NOTE:
Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
Rectify faults.
Then clear fault memory.