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13 61 550 Removing and Installing/Replacing Control Unit For Direct Injection (N73)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT:

Observe following instructions before replacing control unit:

Remove right fresh air duct.  See 64 31 056 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT FRESH-AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH)

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: Identifying Holder, Cover & Screws On Seal
G04774034Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Tabs & Cover
G04740312Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug connections (6) on HDEV control unit (cylinders 1 - 6) and disconnect.

Installation: 

Cable colors black.

Unlock plug connections (5) on HDEV control unit (cylinders 7 - 12) and disconnect.

Installation: 

Cable colors red.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections & HDEV Control Unit
G04774036Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble vehicle.

Check function of DME.