12 51 235 Replacing the engine sensor system module 1 wiring harness section (B36, B38)

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Attention!

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left LEFT COWL PANEL COVER .
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
Remove FAN COWL .
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Removal:

Release expanding rivet and remove mounting for gasket (1).

Fig 1: Locating Expanding Rivet With Gasket

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Release screw and remove tension strut (1).

Fig 2: Locating Tension Strut Screws

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Unclip and remove cover (1).

Fig 3: Battery Cover

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Unlock and disconnect all connectors (1) on control unit.

Fig 4: Control Unit Connectors

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Remove partition wall (1).

Fig 5: Partition Wall

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Fig 6: Overview Of Engine Sensor System Module 1 Wiring Harness Section

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Unlock and disconnect following connectors and lines	Note
Unlock and disconnect connector from DME control unit
Unlock and disconnect connector from knock sensor
Unlock and disconnect connector from charging pressure sensor on intake plenum
Unlock and disconnect connector from throttle valve
Unlock and disconnect connector from charging pressure sensor upstream of throttle valve
Unlock connector on crankshaft sensor and disconnect
Unlock and disconnect connector from gear sensor
Unlock connector on oil pressure sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on solenoid valve and pull off.
Unlock connector on air conditioning compressor and disconnect
Unlock and disconnect connector from thermostat
Unlock connector on coolant temperature sensor and disconnect
Unlock connector on tank vent valve and disconnect
Unlock connector on oil level sensor and disconnect

Release wiring harness from clips and retainers.

Feed out wiring harness and remove.

Installation:

Route and install wiring harness.

Plug in all connectors as specified in table.

All connectors must audibly engage.

Join tension strut (1) and tighten with screws.

Tightening torque 61 21 5AZ .

Fig 7: Locating Tension Strut Screws

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Join mounting for gasket (1) and secure with expanding rivet.

Fig 8: Locating Expanding Rivet With Gasket

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Install partition wall (1).

Fig 9: Partition Wall

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Connect all connectors (1) to control unit.

All connectors (1) must engage audibly.

Installation note:

Connect connectors from front to rear.

Fig 10: Control Unit Connectors

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Install cover (1).

Fig 11: Battery Cover

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