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12 51 245 Replacing the wiring harness section for the engine transmission module (N20)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Overview of the wiring harness section for the engine transmission module.

Disconnect connectors (1) and (2) and release from the carrier plate (3).

Disconnect all connectors from engine wiring harness on the carrier plate and release from the carrier plate (3).

Installation note: 

Make sure rubber grommets are correctly fitted (watertightness).

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors And Carrier Plate
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Unclip grommet hold-down device (1).

Release wiring harnesses (2) from bulkhead.

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harnesses And Grommet
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Unlock and disconnect following connectors and lines  
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Unlock connector on starter motor and disconnect  
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Unlock and disconnect connector for wiring harness section of engine sensor system module 1  
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Unlock and disconnect connector from control unit on transfer box All-wheel drive vehicles only
Unlock connector on transmission and disconnect Automatic transmission only

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.