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12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME) (B48)

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Attention! 

Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work: 

Attention! 

Follow INSTRUCTIONS  for removing and installing control units.

The fault memory must be read out using the diagnosis system, and a fault memory printout made.

Replacement: 

Removal: 

Remove cover (1).

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Unlock and disconnect plugs (1).

Unlock and disconnect plugs (2).

Loosen the wiring harness from the holder (3) and put to one side.

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Unlock and loosen all connectors (1).

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Unlock and loosen all connectors (1) in the direction of the arrow.

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Unlock and loosen the locks along the arrow.

Remove the Digital Motor Electronics control unit (1).

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Installation: 

Insert and install the Digital Motor Electronics control unit (1).

The locks must engage audibly along the arrow.

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Connect and lock all connectors (1) along the arrows.

All connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect and lock all connectors (1).

All connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect connector (2) and lock.

Attach and lock connector (1).

All connectors must audibly engage.

Insert and secure the wiring harness to the holder (3).

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Install cover (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

Attention! 

If the DME control unit has been replaced, it will also be necessary to reset the minimum quantity adjustment of the injectors! 

Reset ultra-small quantity adaptation: