Removing the wiring harness section for the sensor system of cylinders 1 to 4

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

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: Always apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can take up to 11 minutes. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan is not necessary.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CARRIER PLATE .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
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 THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON THE DOOR SILL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING THE SOUND INSULATION OF INJECTORS ON RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to BRINGING THE COMBUSTION ENGINE TO INSTALLATION POSITION (INTAKE FILTER HOUSING REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT CRASH LEVER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE AUXILIARY HEATER .
Refer to REMOVING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to RELEASING UNIVERSAL JOINT ON STEERING GEAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to DETACHING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CONNECTOR FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS ON THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT .
Refer to LOOSENING AND TYING UP BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT: .
Refer to RELEASING THE BRACKET OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to LOOSENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to REMOVING COVER FOR THE RIGHT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE PLENUM .

Unlock the locks (1) .

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Feed out and remove the cover (1) in arrow direction from the holder (2) of DME control unit cylinders 1 to 4.

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

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Remove the connector (1) from the DME control unit of cylinders 5 to 8.
Unlock the connector (2) from the power distribution module and disconnect it.
Unlock and disconnect connector (3) .
Unlock and disconnect connector (4) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the internal engine pressure sensor (1) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the rail pressure sensor (2) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the high pressure pump (1) .
Unclip wiring harness mounting (2) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the exhaust camshaft sensor (3) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the intake camshaft sensor (4) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the electrical changeover valve of the cylinder bank (1) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the electrical changeover valve of the cylinder bank (2) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the oxygen sensor before catalytic converter of the cylinder bank (1) .
Unclip the wiring harness (4) of the integrated power supply module (PDM) from the attachment.

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Loosen screws (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the oxygen sensor before catalytic converter of the cylinder bank (1) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the tank vent valve (2) .
Release the wiring harness mounting (3) .
Release the wiring harness mounting (4) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection of the auxiliary water pump (5) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) at the auxiliary coolant pump.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (2) at the throttle valve of cylinders 1 to 4.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (3) at the boost pressure sensor.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (4) on the VANOS solenoid valve of the intake side.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (5) on the VANOS solenoid valve of the exhaust side.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (6) at the coolant thermostat.
Unlock plug connection (7) and disconnect.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (8) at the coolant temperature sensor.

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) from the exhaust turbocharger.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (2) on the alternator
Release, thread out and remove the wiring harness section for the sensor system of cylinders 1 to 4 from the clamps.

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Loosen screws (3) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) from the knock sensors of the cylinders 1 to 4.
Release the wiring harness mounting (2) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (2) at the solenoid valve.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (4) at the oil pressure sensor.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (3) at the oil-level sensor.
Release the wiring harness mounting (5) .
Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) at the crankshaft sensor.

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Release the wiring harness mounting (2) .
Feed out and remove the wiring harness section for the sensor system of cylinders 1 to 4.

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