Removing the DME control unit
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Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Precondition
Disconnect the battery.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections .
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit .
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections .
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit .
- Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Follow instructions for removing and installing control units.
For additional information see: NOTES ON REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CONTROL UNITS .
Follow instructions for removing and installing control units.
For additional information see: NOTES ON REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CONTROL UNITS .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Control unit must be programed after it is replaced.
For additional information see: PROGRAMMING/CODING CONTROL UNIT (S) .
Control unit must be programed after it is replaced.
For additional information see: PROGRAMMING/CODING CONTROL UNIT (S) .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If control units are disconnected, fault memory entries and functional limitations may occur.
The fault memory entries must be read out and, if necessary, deleted.
If control units are disconnected, fault memory entries and functional limitations may occur.
The fault memory entries must be read out and, if necessary, deleted.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Guide the tension strut (2) upwards and out and remove.
- Release the battery positive terminal (1).
- Guide out the battery positive terminal (1) and place to the side.
- Guide the positive battery cable (2) out of the holder (3) and lay to one side.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Unlock the cover panel (2) and feed out of the guides (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove.
- Guide out the connector (1) from the E-box (2) in the direction of the arrow and remove.
- Unlock and loosen connector (1).
- Unlock and remove the connector (1) in the direction of the arrow.
- Feed out connector (1) and place to one side.
- Guide out the DME control unit (1) upwards and remove.