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12 51 001 Replacing wiring harness section for engine (N55)

IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock fasteners (1) from below and slide upwards approx. 10 mm.

Unlock locks (2) in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover (N55) Fasteners With Locks
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Detach all engine wiring harness section connectors from electronics box (1).

Installation note: 

Make sure rubber grommets are correctly fitted (watertightness).

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors From Electronics Box
G09846584Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock all connectors (1) from control unit and disconnect.

Installation note: 

Make sure grommets are correctly fitted (watertightness).

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors From Control Unit
G09846223Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1) below cable channel (2).

Replace aluminum screws.

Tightening torque 13 53 10AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws Below Cable Channel
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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 90 4AZ .

Release cable channel (2).

Installation note: 

Reconnect the earth connection.

Replace aluminum screws.

Fig 5: Identifying Screws Below Cable Channel
G09846587Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Unlock and disconnect following connectors and lines  
Unlock connector on charging pressure sensor and disconnect  
Release connector on hot film air mass meter and disconnect  
Release connector on intake pressure sensor and disconnect  
Release connector on oxygen sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on monitoring sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on pressure converter and disconnect  
Unlock connector on high-pressure fuel sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on tank vent valve and disconnect  
Unlock connector on starter motor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on the knock sensors and disconnect  
Unlock connector on oil temperature sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on fuel low-pressure sensor and disconnect  
Release connector on throttle body and disconnect  
Release connector on high pressure pump and disconnect  
Release connector on alternator and disconnect  
Release connector on air conditioning compressor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on oil level sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on crankshaft sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on heating element for air duct and disconnect  
Unlock connector on coolant thermostat and disconnect  
Unlock connector on hydraulic valve and disconnect  
Unlock connector on the coolant pump and disconnect  
Release connector on exhaust turbocharger and disconnect  
Unlock connector on both camshaft adjustment solenoid valves and disconnect  
Release earth cable on crankcase lower section
Tightening torque 12 90 2AZ .
 
Release earth cable at rear of cylinder head
Tightening torque 12 90 3AZ .
 
Unlock connector on intake camshaft pulse sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on exhaust camshaft pulse sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on oil pressure switch and disconnect  
Unlock connector on servomotor for eccentric shaft and disconnect  

Release wiring harness if necessary from existing clips and clamps.

Feed out wiring harness and remove.

Installation note: 

Check wiring harness installation arrangement.

Check plug connections for correct fit.

Check stored fault message.

Delete fault memory.