12 52 030 Removing the holder for the control units (S63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Release DME CONTROL UNIT, CYLINDER 1-4 , and set aside, do not remove.
Release DME CONTROL UNIT, CYLINDER 5-8 , and set aside, do not remove.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 52 1AZ .

Release nut (2) and detach ground cable.

Tightening torque 12 52 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Nut And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 52 1AZ .

Release nut (2) and detach ground cable.

Tightening torque 12 52 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Screws

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Detach oxygen sensor cable from clamps (1).

Feed out holder for control units (2) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Clamps And Holder For Control Units

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