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.

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 ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to PARTIALLY DETACHING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to REMOVING THE CARRIER PLATE .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LEFT ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to RELEASING LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE PARTIALLY .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE COOLANT LINES OF THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to REMOVING THE ALTERNATOR .
Refer to REMOVING COVER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING COVER FOR THE RIGHT DME CONTROL UNIT .

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: 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.

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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Release the wiring harness section of the DME for integrated power supply module (2) in areas (1) .

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Release the wiring harness section of the DME for integrated power supply module (2) in areas (1) .

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Release nut (1) .
Set aside cable shoe (2) .
Guide out and remove the wiring harness section of the DME for the integrated supply module.

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