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12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME) (N20 hybrid drive)

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life 
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW  instructions for removing and installing control units

Replacement: 

IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to read out the fault memory with the BMW diagnosis system and to create a fault memory printout.

Switch off ignition.

Removal: 

Unlock and pull off all connectors (1) along the arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying N20 Hybrid Drive Control Unit Connectors
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Loosen the screws along the arrows.

Remove DME control unit (1).

Fig 2: Locating DME Control Unit Screws
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Installation: 

Install DME control unit.

Tighten screws along arrows.

Tightening torque 12 14 1AZ .

Fig 3: Locating DME Control Unit Screws
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Connect and lock all connectors (1) along the arrows.

All connectors (1) must engage audibly.

Fig 4: Identifying DME Control Unit Connectors
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Required follow-up work: 

Injection quantity compensation: 

If the DME control unit has been replaced, it will also be necessary to carry out adjustment of the injectors!

Injection quantity compensation is carried out with the aid of so-called adjustment values.

The adjustment value is printed with three digits - depending on the version - on the injector body.

The adjustment values must be stored in the new control unit!

If injector quantity compensation is not carried out, the engine may run roughly or fail to start.

Read off the adjustment values and enter according to the installation location (cylinder) of the injectors:

Fig 5: Identifying Injector Adjustment Value
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