Removing the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 1

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSIONS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING CABLE FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to REMOVING UNIVERSAL JOINT .
Refer to RELEASING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SWIVEL BEARING ATTACHMENT .
Refer to UNSCREWING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to ATTACHING SWIVEL BEARING IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE PLENUM .

Overview graphic for the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 1

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Unlock the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 1 in driving direction at the clamp (1) .
Feed the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 1 (3) upwards out of the guide tab (2) .

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Remove the foam part (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connections in arrows area.
Release the wiring harness mountings (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connections in arrows area.
Release the wiring harness mountings (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) .
Unclip the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 1 at the bracket (2) .

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Release the vehicle wiring harness in the area (1) .
Release the nut (3) .
Feed out the cable heads (2) .
Loosen screw (4) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connections in arrows area.
Release the wiring harness mountings (1) .

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Release the wiring harness mountings (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connections in arrows area.
Release the screws in areas (1) .
Unclip the connector from the holder in the area (2) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connections in arrows area.
Release the wiring harness from the holder (1) .
Feed out the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 1.

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