16 14 500 Removing and installing or replacing control unit for electric fuel pump

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

E81, E82, E87, E91, E92 and E84:
Remove BACKREST SIDE SECTION for right rear seat
E90:

Remove BACKREST

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove control unit (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 16 14 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Nuts And Electric Fuel Pump Control Unit

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Replacement