Removing the vehicle wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2

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 LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT INTAKE PLENUM .

Wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2

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Release the wiring harness mountings (1) .
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.

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Release the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2 from the holders in areas (1) .

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Release the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2 from the holder in area (1) .

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Make sure that the connector of the high pressure pump (1) is not confused with the connector of the intake air temperature sensor.
If there are no colored marks (3) on the plug connections of the high pressure pump: Attach the marks.
If necessary, identify the connector using the wiring diagram by means of cable colors in area (2) .

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Release the wiring harness mounting in area (1) .
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) .
Loosen screw (2) .
Release the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2 from the holder in area (3) .
Loosen screw (2) .
Loosen screws (4) .
Lay the grounding point (5) to one side.
Lay the grounding point (6) to one side.

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) .
Release the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2 from the holders in area of arrows.
Loosen screw (2) .
Lay the grounding point (3) to one side.

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Release the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2 from the holders in areas (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2 from the holder (2) .

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Release the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2 from the holders in areas (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect the holder of the wiring harness in area (1) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release the wiring harness for the sensor system of cylinder bank 2 from the holders in areas (2) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the VANOS solenoid actuator exhaust (1) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the VANOS solenoid actuator intake (4) .
Release the wiring harness mountings (2) .
Loosen screw (3) .

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The wiring harness mountings must be released (1) .
Unlock and disconnect plug connections of the knock sensors (2) .
Guide out the wiring harness for the sensor system of the cylinder bank 2 and remove it.

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