Remove E-box

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If control units are disconnected, fault memory entries and functional limitations may occur.
The fault memory entries must be read out and, if necessary, deleted.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Follow instructions for removing and installing control units.
For additional information see: 12 00... NOTES ON REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CONTROL UNITS

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE SECOND FIREWALL AT TOP .
Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE PORT .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK .

Precondition

Battery ground lead is disconnected.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections .
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit .

Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.

Detach positive battery terminal (1).
Guide out the battery positive terminal (1) and place to the side.
Guide the positive battery cable (2) out of the holder (3) and lay to one side.

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Loosen screw (1).
Unlock the cover (2) and feed out of the guides (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove.

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Guide out and remove plug connection (1) from EBox (2) in the arrow direction.
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Unlock and release plug connections (1) in the arrow direction.
Feed out connector (1) and place to one side.

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

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Thread out positive battery cable (1) and set it aside.
Unlock lock (2).
Guide out wiring harness section (3) for the injectors and the ignition coils in the arrow direction and set aside.

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Unlock the locks (1).
Feed out the wiring harness section (2) for the Valvetronic servomotor in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

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Unlock the locks (1).
Feed out the wiring harness section (2) for the engine in arrow direction and set aside.

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Unlock and loosen holder (1).
Thread the holder (1) in direction of arrow out of the E-box (2) and set aside.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Thread E-box (1) in direction of arrow out of the guide (2) and remove.

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