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12 51 001 Replacing wiring harness section for engine (N52K)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release bolts along line (1).

Tightening torque 12 90 1AZ .

Remove electronics box cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Electronic Box Cover Mounting Bolts
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Unlock battery positive lead (1), detach and lay to one side.

Release locks (2) in direction of arrows and pull control unit upwards slightly.

Fig 2: Opening Control Unit Locks
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Pull control unit (1) upwards slightly until plug (2) can be released from control unit in direction of arrow.

Unlock plug (2) and detach from control unit (1).

Fig 3: Pulling Control Unit Upwards
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Unlock and detach all plugs from engine wiring harness in electronics box (1).

Unclip rubber grommet hold-down devices (2) and (3) and release engine wiring harness from electronics box.

Installation: 

Make sure rubber grommets are correctly seated (watertightness).

Fig 4: Identifying Electronic Box With Rubber Grommet Hold Down Device And Plugs
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Long plug:

Press in retaining lugs and withdraw lock (1) in direction of arrow from plug housing.

Fig 5: Removing Locks By Pressing Retaining Tabs
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Press locking tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull contact carrier (2) out of housing.

Fig 6: Pressing Locking Tab
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Press locking tab (1) in direction of arrow and pull contact carrier (2) out of housing.

Fig 7: Pressing Locking Tab
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Unlock locking tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull contact carrier (2) out of housing.

Fig 8: Opening Locking Tabs
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Short plug:

Press in retaining lugs (1) and withdraw lock (2) in direction of arrow from plug housing.

Fig 9: Removing Locks From Plug Housing
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Press locking tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull contact carrier (2) out of housing.

Fig 10: Pressing Locking Tab
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Unlock locking tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull contact carrier (2) out of housing.

Fig 11: Opening Locking Tabs
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Unclip cable duct upper section (1) and expose wiring harnesses.

Fig 12: Locating Wiring Harness In Cable Duct Upper Section
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Unclip cable duct (1) and remove from cylinder head cover.

Fig 13: Unclipping Cable Duct
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Unclip plug connection (1) from holder (2) and disconnect.

Unclip wiring harness from holder (2).

Unclip holder (2) from fuel rail and remove.

Fig 14: Identifying Plug Connection And Holder
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Detach connector strip (2) in direction of arrow.

Do not  remove fuel rail (3) and fuel line (1).

Fig 15: Removing Connector Strip With Fuel Rail And Fuel Line
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WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Work step Note
Unlock plug connections on control sensors and disconnect  
Unlock plug on alternator and disconnect  
Unlock plug connection on knock sensors and disconnect  
Unlock plug on crankshaft sensor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on starter motor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on throttle valve assembly and disconnect  
Unlock plug connections on monitoring sensors and disconnect  
Unlock plug on oil condition sensor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on tank vent valve and remove  
Unlock plug on transmission and disconnect  
Unlock plug on air-mass meter and disconnect  
Unlock plug on differential-pressure sensor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on intake system servomotors and disconnect  
Unlock plug on eccentric shaft sensor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on solenoid valves and disconnect  
Unlock plug on coolant temperature sensor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on oil pressure sensor and disconnect  
Disconnect connector strip on fuel injectors  
Unlock plug on A/C compressor and disconnect  
Unlock plug on coolant thermostat and disconnect  
Unlock plug on hydraulic valve and disconnect  
Unlock plug on coolant pump and disconnect  
Release earth connection and remove
Tightening torque 12 90 3AZ .
 

Release wiring harness if necessary from clips and retainers

Feed out wiring harness and remove.

Installation: 

Check wiring harness routing.

Check plug connections for correct seating.

NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
clear fault memory.