Removing Main Wiring Harness - Engine Compartment On Right

Remove right front wheel housing liner → Removing front wheel housing liner .

Remove right front main headlight. → Removing Main Headlights

1. Push in latch -b-  on connector for sensor -a-  until it is felt to engage -Arrow A-  .
   Fig 1: Pushing In Latch On Connector For Sensor

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2. Release locking mechanism latch -b- -Arrow B-  and pull connector off the sensor -a- -Arrow C-  .
3. Remove line together with lock carrier support -Arrow D-  .
4. Turn bulb holder (wheel housing) slightly and remove -Arrow A-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Bulb Holder (Wheel Housing)

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   Only for vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system 

5. Release connector on antenna for tyre pressure monitoring system -Arrow B-  and pull it off -Arrow C-  .

   Remove front apron → Removing front apron .

6. Release plug connection to front apron -Arrow A-  and disconnect -Arrow B-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Plug Connection To Front Apron

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7. Unscrew fastening nut -1-  (front side member wheel housing) and remove ground straps together with twist lock -a- -Arrow C-  .
8. Open clip -Arrow D-  and remove line -Arrow E-  .
9. Release connector on headlight housing -Arrow A-  and pull it off -Arrow B-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Connector On Headlight Housing

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10. Open clips -Arrows C-  and remove line -Arrows D-  .

    Only for vehicles with automatic headlight levelling system. 

    Fig 5: Removing Line

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11. Release connector on angle sensor (rear wheel suspension) -Arrows A-  and remove -Arrow B-  .
12. Remove plug connection on washer-fluid reservoir from bracket -Arrow A-  .
    Fig 6: Removing Plug Connection On Washer-Fluid Reservoir From Bracket

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13. Release plug connection -Arrow B-  and disconnect it -Arrows C-  .
14. Release connector on lateral acceleration sensor (wheel housing) -Arrow A-  and remove -Arrow B-  .
    Fig 7: Removing Connector On Lateral Acceleration Sensor (Wheel Housing)

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15. Open clip -Arrow C-  and remove line -Arrow D-  .
16. Release plug connection for ABS sensor and brake pad wear indicator (wheel housing) -Arrow A-  and disconnect it -Arrow B-  .
    Fig 8: Removing Plug Connection For ABS Sensor And Brake Pad Wear Indicator (Wheel Housing)

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17. Open clips -Arrow C-  and remove line -Arrow D-  .
18. Release connector on air flow sensor -Arrow A-  and pull it off -Arrow B-  .
    Fig 9: Removing Connector On Air Flow Sensor

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19. Open clips -Arrow C-  and remove line -Arrow D-  .
20. Remove air cleaner housing → Removing Air Cleaner Housing .
21. Remove filler neck from reservoir for windscreen washer system → Removing Reservoir For Windscreen Washer System .
    Fig 10: Removing Connector On Coolant Reservoir

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22. Release connector on coolant reservoir -Arrow A-  and pull it off -Arrow B-  .
23. Remove right front main headlight. → Removing Main Headlights .
24. Open clips (upper side member) -Arrow A-  and remove lines -Arrow B-  .
    Fig 11: Removing Lines

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25. Remove plenum panel at front right.
26. Remove DME control module → Removing Dme Control Unit .
27. Unscrew fastening nuts -1-  (to rear of DME control module) and remove ground straps together with twist lock -a- -arrows-  .
    Fig 12: Removing Ground Straps Together With Twist Lock

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28. Release plug connection (to right of DME control module) -Arrow A-  and remove it to the front -Arrow B-  .
    Fig 13: Removing Plug Connection (To Right Of DME Control Module)

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29. Release plug connection -Arrow C-  and disconnect -Arrow D-  .
30. Open clip (holder for DME control module) -Arrow A-  and remove line -Arrow B-  .
    Fig 14: Removing Line

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31. Unscrew fastening screw -2-  and fastening nuts -3-  and remove DME control module -Arrow C-  .
32. Open the holders in the passenger compartment -Arrows A-  .
    Fig 15: Opening Holders In Passenger Compartment

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33. Undo fastening nuts -4-  and remove air intake housing -Arrow B-  .
34. Remove coolant reservoir → Removing Coolant Reservoir .
35. Release clip (ABS hydraulic unit) -Arrow A-  , open it -Arrow B-  and remove the line -Arrow C-  .
    Fig 16: Removing Clip (ABS Hydraulic Unit)

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36. Remove rubber sleeve -Arrow D-  .
37. Remove line from rubber sleeve -Arrow E-  .
38. Unclip the line -arrow-  .
    Fig 17: Removing Line From Rubber Sleeve

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39. Release connector -Arrow A-  and disconnect it from the ABS hydraulic unit -Arrow B-  .
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Connector From ABS Hydraulic Unit

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40. Release clips -Arrow C-  , open them -Arrow D-  and remove line -Arrow E-  .
41. Press out rubber sleeve -Arrow F-  and remove line from the passenger compartment.

    Remove main wire harness - dashboard area and centre console → Removing Main Wiring Harness  .