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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. Refer to 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.

Fig 1: Right Fresh Air Duct Holder, Cover And Seal Screws
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NOTE: Release screws on seal (3) only when removing wiring harness.

Installation: 

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

Fig 2: Cover Tabs And Openings
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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: HDEV Control Unit Plug Connections
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Assemble vehicle.

Check function of DME.