Removing the wiring harness section of the transmission wiring harness

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD ON SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT REAR TORSION STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING PLATES .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to REMOVING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .

Wiring harness section of transmission wiring harness

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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 PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
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
If control units are disconnected, fault memory entries and functional limitations may occur.
The fault memory entries must be read out and deleted if necessary.

Release the clamps (arrows) and set aside.
Loosen screws (1) .
Unlock lock (2) .
Remove wiring harness section (3) of the transmission wiring harness and set aside.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Loosen clamps (2) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Loosen the clamp (arrow).
Remove wiring harness section (2) of the transmission wiring harness and set aside.

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Release the clamps (arrows).
Remove wiring harness section (1) of the transmission wiring harness and set aside.

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Slightly lower the transmission
Support the transmission using special tools 2 219 012 and 0 495 498 (23 4 050).
Secure the transmission with the luggage strap (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) .
Slightly lower the transmission (2) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release the clamps (arrows).
Remove wiring harness section (2) of the transmission wiring harness and set aside.

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Unthread and remove wiring harness section (1) of the transmission wiring harness.

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