Removing the wiring harness section of the DME for the integrated power supply module

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT and REMOVE THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT .
Refer to PARTIAL UNINSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to PARTIAL UNINSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING COVER FOR THE RIGHT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING COVER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT ON LEFT .

Wiring harness section of DME for the integrated power supply module

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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: 61 35.. NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION

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, if necessary, deleted.

Unlock the locks (1).

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Guide the cover (1) in direction of arrow out of the bracket (2) and remove.

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
Unlock and disconnect plug connections (2).

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connections in area (1).
Unlock the wiring harness section of the DME for integrated power supply module (3) in area (2).

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Release the wiring harness section of the DME for integrated power supply module (5) in areas (1).
Loosen screw (2).
Set aside cable shoe (3) and (4).

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the alternator (1).
Remove the wiring harness from the bracket in the area (2).

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Unclip wiring harness mounting (2).
Release nut (1).
Remove the grounding points.

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Release the wiring harness section of the integrated power supply module from snap-in lug (1).

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