11 41... Installing repair kit for oil pump solenoid valve wiring (N16, N18)

IMPORTANT: Only one repair kit may be installed.

NOTE: Repair kit is identifiable from the individual wires (green/red) (1) and the black coating of the cable duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Repair Kit Green/Red Wires And Black Coating Of Cable Duct

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove right output shaft. See REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT or REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) .
All-wheel drive vehicle with manual gearbox only: Remove transfer box
Remove BOTTOM ENGINE BLOCK HOLDER

All vehicles:

Release screw (1).

Remove sealing plate (2).

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Unclip cable from cable clip.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Plug Solenoid Valve Plug Connection

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Lever out sealing ring (1).

Feed out and remove sealing ring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Ring

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Loosen bolt (1) by approx. 2 rotations.

Connect new cable duct (2) to previous cable duct (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Ducts And Bolt

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NOTE: Previous cable duct remains in oil sump.

Slide in previous cable duct (1) into oil sump by using supplied tool (2).

Fig 5: Sliding In Previous Cable Duct Into Oil Sump Using Supplied Tool

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NOTE: Schematic diagram of all-wheel drive vehicle.

Insert tool (1) and previous cable duct (2) as deep as possible past oil deflector.

Fig 6: Inserting Tool And Previous Cable Duct In Oil Deflector

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Insert cable with plug connection (1).

Fig 7: Inserting Cable With Plug Connection

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To make sure that connector housing (1) was inserted past oil deflector, cable (2) must point downwards and may not be kinked.

Remove tool.

Fig 8: Identifying Cable Position

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NOTE: Oil sump shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Connector housing
Cable
Oil deflector

Fig 9: Identifying Connector Housing, Cable And Oil Deflector

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NOTE: Cable outlet (1) must point upwards.

Press in new cable duct (2) into crankcase until it is felt to engage.

Fig 10: Pressing Cable Duct Into Crankcase

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NOTE: Schematic diagram of all-wheel drive vehicle.

Insert tool (1) into recesses of sealing plate.

Hold handle vertically and counter support.

Screw sealing plate.

Tightening torque 11 41 5AZ .

Fig 11: Inserting Tool Into Recesses Of Sealing Plate

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If necessary, RETROFIT ADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS FOR OIL PUMP SOLENOID VALVE .

Establish plug connection (1) and clip in into cable clip (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Clip

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Reassemble the vehicle.