Replacing control unit (DME) (Cooper)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove upper FIREWALL COVER .
• Remove vehicle BATTERY

Replacement: 

• Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING
• If no data can be read out from the previous control unit, carry out injection quantity compensation (description at end of instructions).

Removal: 

Unlock the lock (2) and release the cable clip (1) and place to one side.

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Release the cable clip (2) from the partition wall (1) and lay to one side.

Feed out partition wall (1) and remove.

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Unlock locks (2).

Feed out cover (1) and remove.

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Unlock and disconnect plugs (1).

Unlock and disconnect plugs (2).

Unlock and detach all connectors (3) along the direction of the arrow.

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Loosen screw (1).

Loosen the equipment holder (2) in the arrow direction from the battery plate and pull it a bit towards the front.

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Unlock the locks along the arrow.

Feed out cover (1) and remove.

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Unlock locks (1).

Remove the Digital Motor Electronics control unit (2).

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Installation: 

Insert and install the Digital Motor Electronics control unit (2).

Locks (1) must latch audibly into place.

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Feed in and install the cover (1).

The locks must be engaged audibly along the arrows.

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Insert and install equipment carrier (2) in the arrow direction into the battery plate.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 12 90 1AZ .

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Attach and lock connector (1).

Connect connector (2) and lock.

Connect and lock all connectors (3) along the arrow.

All connectors must audibly engage.

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Feed in and install the cover (1).

Lock (2) must snap audibly into place.

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Feed in partition wall (1) and install.

Attach the cable clip (2) to the cover (1).

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Feed in the cable clip (1) and lock it in the lock (2).

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Attention! 

If the DME control unit has been replaced, it will also be necessary to reset the minimum quantity adjustment of the injectors! 

Reset minimum quantity adaptation: 

• Connect diagnostic system and follow the diagnosis instructions. 
• Read out vehicle data
• Identification without vehicle test
• Start vehicle test
• Vehicle handling
• Service functions
• Power train
• Engine electronics
• Adjustment programs
• Delete adaptations
• Reset adaptation values
• Resetting minimum quantity adaptations

Required follow-up work: 

• Install vehicle BATTERY
• Install upper FIREWALL COVER .