Removing the wiring harness section for the Valvetronic servomotor of cylinders 5 to 8

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
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 (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Malfunction or failure of the DME.
Grounding points that are not screwed on may lead to malfunction or failure of the DME.

Screw all screw points of the cable ducts on again. Some of the screw points are also grounding points.

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.

Preliminary work

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 COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE FROM THE TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
Refer to DRAINING COOLANT .
Refer to REMOVING COVER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT ON LEFT .

Unlock and remove the cover (2) .

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Unlock all connectors (1) from the rear to the front and then detach them off of the DME control unit.

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Disconnect all cables (1) from the holder for the DME control unit.

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Loosen screw (1) .
Unlock coolant hose (2) and detach.
Place the coolant hose (2) aside.

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Unlock and detach the connector on the Valvetronic servomotor.
Guide out the wiring harness section (1) for the Valvetronic servomotor and remove.

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