12 90 100 Replacing Fan For Electronics Box (N73)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

NOTE: Read fault memory.

Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect battery.

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic control units.

Release screw and remove holder (1).

Release screws and remove cover (2) from control unit box.

NOTE: Release screws on seal (3) only when removing wiring harness.

Fig 1: View Of Control Unit Box Cover

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Installation:

Insert tabs (1) in openings (2) and close cover.

Fig 2: Inserting Tabs In Openings In Cover

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1 = Integrated supply module.

2 and 3 = DME control unit.

4 = Valvetronic control unit.

5 and 6 = HDEV output stage (high-pressure fuel injector) Unlock all plug connections of control units (1-6) and disconnect.

Remove all control units (1-6).

Unlock plug connection on fan for electronics box and detach.

Release both screws on control unit carrier and remove towards top.

Fig 3: Locating Control Units

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Unfasten screws.

Remove fan (1) for electronics box.

Fig 4: Identifying Fan For Electronics Box

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Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.