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12 51 240 Removing and installing/replacing engine sensor system module 2 wiring harness (N20)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Overview of engine wiring harness sensor system module 2.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 52 5AZ .

Release cable channel (2).

Installation note: 

Reconnect the earth connection.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Channel And Screws
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Unlock and disconnect following connectors and lines  
Release connector from engine oil pressure-temperature sensor and pull off  
Unlock connector on hot film air mass meter and disconnect  
Unlock connector on tank vent valve and disconnect  
Release connector to wiring harness gearbox module and pull off  
Unlock connector on both camshaft adjustment solenoid valves and disconnect  
Unlock connector on coolant temperature sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on intake camshaft pulse sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on exhaust camshaft pulse sensor and disconnect  
Unlock connector on coolant thermostat and disconnect  
Unlock connector on exhaust turbocharger and disconnect  
Unlock connector on the coolant pump and disconnect  
Unlock connector on heating element for air duct and disconnect  

Release wiring harness if necessary from existing clips and clamps.

Feed out wiring harness and remove.

Installation note: 

Check wiring harness installation arrangement.

Check plug connections for correct fit.

Check stored fault message.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.