Section 396 (General Electrical System - Repair)
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- General Information
- 12 00...Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)
- 61 00. Version with AFS: setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)
- 61 00... Battery
- 61 00... Battery charging
- 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead
- 61 00... Notes on handling optical fibers
- 61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables
- 61 00 Repairing Airbag Cables
- 61 00... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
- Auxiliary Cable
- 61 12 002 Replacing positive battery cable (from battery to luggage compartment connector)
- 61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead
- 61 12 065 Replacing wiring harness for front bumper
- 61 12 067 Replacing wiring harness for rear bumper
- 61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door
- 61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door (long version)
- 61 12 210 Replacing wiring harness in left or right rear door
- 61 12 210 Replacing wiring harness in left or right rear door (long version)
- 61 12 265 Replacing wiring harness on left or right front seat
- 61 12 270 Replacing wiring harness on left or right front seat (comfort seat)
- Plug Connection Terminal
- 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
- Notes
- 61 13... Connector housing, LCC contact (load current contact)
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 2-pin, System JPT ELA
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 6-, 8- pin, System MQS
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 8-, 12- pin, System D2.5
- 61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo- Power
- 61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection
- 61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)
- 61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)
- 61 13... Crimping annular contacts
- 61 13... Crimping optical fibres
- 61 13... Crimping stop parts
- 61 13... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length
- 61 13... Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables
- 61 13... Fuse holder
- 61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs
- 61 13... Main relay connector for DME
- 61 13... Relay carrier
- 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket
- 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector
- 61 13... Repairing ribbon cables
- 61 13... Socket of tab connector housings
- 61 13 Special tools for wiring harness repairs
- 61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables
- 61 13.. Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
- 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
- Distribution Box
- Battery
- 12 00... Notes for disconnecting and connecting battery
- 12 00... Instructions on starting aid
- 61 00. Version with AFS: setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)
- 61 12... General information on intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
- 61 20... (Safety) information on AGM battery
- 61 00... Battery
- 61 00... Battery charging
- 61 20... Battery replacement information
- 61 00... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
- 61 20 005 Testing battery with battery tester
- 61 20... Threshold values for battery inspection of all battery (telephone except for telephone battery)
- 61 20 503 Vehicle battery - closed-circuit current monitoring
- 61 20... Battery open-circuit current test
- 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead
- 61 20 908 Performing battery "power reset" for programming/coding control units
- Battery/Vapor Separate
- Switch
- 61 31 Overview of switches
- 61 31.. Overview of switches in driver's area
- 61 31... Overview of switches in steering wheel area
- 61 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) fixture for steering column stalk (up to 09/2005)
- 61 31 006 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk (from 09/2005)
- 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette (up to 09/2005)
- 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette (from 09/2005)
- 61 31 016 Removing and installing/replacing the travel direction dimmer switch
- 61 31 018 Removing and installing/replacing cruise control switch
- 61 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing ignition starter switch
- 61 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch
- 61 31 035 Removing and installing/replacing switch for steering column adjustment
- 61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing lighting control unit
- 61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation
- 61 31 040 Removing and installing/replacing switch for windshield wipers
- 61 31 044 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on left (from 03/2007)
- 61 31 046 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on right (from 03/2007)
- 61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster (up to 03/2007)
- 61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on left and right (from 03/2007)
- 61 31 055 Removing and installing/replacing switch for SMG transmission (M5)
- 61 31 062 Removing and installing/replacing button for steering wheel heating
- 61 31 069 Removing and installing/replacing indicator for front passenger airbag deactivation
- 61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking
- 61 31 083 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking rear lid
- 61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right seat heating (rear)
- 61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right seat heating (rear, long version)
- 61 31 103 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for SMG transmission
- 61 31 108 Removing and installing/replacing power switch (M5)
- 61 31 112 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for automatic transmission
- 61 31 104 Removing and installing/replacing shifters for SMG transmission (both)
- 61 31 109 Removing and installing/replacing Dynamic Stability Control switch (M5)
- 61 31 115 Replacing rocker switch for side window operation (front)
- 61 31 116 Replacing rocker switch for side window operation (rear)
- 61 31 117 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (driver side) (long version or from 03/2007)
- 61 31 118 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (passenger side) (long version or from 03/2007)
- 61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket
- 61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket
- 61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket
- 61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket (long version)
- 61 31 175 Removing and installing/replacing switch for slide/tilt sunroof
- 61 31 176 Removing and installing/replacing emergency call button
- 61 31 192 Replacing button for controller (until 09/2008)
- 61 31 193 Removing and installing/replacing button unit (for on-board monitor)
- 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (until 09/2008)
- 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 09/2008)
- 61 31 199 Removing and installing/replacing switch combination for rear cabin seat adjustment
- 61 31 203 Replacing seat adjustment switch combination (fully electric front seat)
- 61 31 204 Replacing seat adjustment switch combination (semi-electric front seat)
- 61 31 208 Removing and installing/replacing switch for front lumbar support
- 61 31 214 Removing and installing/replacing switch for Electronic Damper Control (M5)
- 61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (up to 03/2007)
- 61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (from 03/2007)
- 61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (sports steering wheel, up to 09/2005)
- 61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switches (sport steering wheel, from 09/2005)
- 61 31 231 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel electronics control unit
- 61 31 233 Removing and installing/replacing Lane Departure Warning motor electrics (sport steering wheel)
- 61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing engine hood contact switch
- 61 31 255 Replacing switch for outside mirror
- 61 31 257 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right rear cabin monitor
- 61 31 270 Replacing switch for reversing light
- 61 31 287 Removing and installing/replacing driving dynamics switch
- 61 31 299 Removing and installing/replacing clutch switch module
- 61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch
- 61 31 330 Removing switch for glovebox light
- 61 31 334 Removing and installing/replacing grip trim for gear selector switch
- 61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch
- 61 31 382 Replacing level switch for coolant
- 61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windshield washer unit
- 61 31 996 Carrying out steering angle sensor adjustment
- Horn
- 12 V Power Socket, Cigarette Lighter
- Control Units, Modules, Sensors, Antennas
- 32 43 010 Removing and installing / replacing control unit for active front steering
- 61 35... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)
- 61 35.. Overview of control units
- 61 35... Overview of control units, equipment mounting, luggage compartment
- 61 35 001 Removing and installing (replacing) trailer module
- 61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System
- 61 35 030 Removing and installing (replacing) power module
- 61 35 076 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for backrest width adjustment
- 61 35 080 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for left or right seat adjustment (front seat)
- 61 31 115 Replacing rocker switch for side window operation (front) (up to 03/2007)
- 61 31 116 Replacing rocker switch for side window operation (rear) (up to 03/2007)
- 61 31 116 Replacing rocker switch for side window operation (rear, long version or from 03/2007)
- 61 35 125 Removing and installing/replacing body module
- 61 35 127 Removing and installing/replacing body gateway module
- 61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor
- 61 35 220 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for left or right front door
- 61 35 285 Removing and installing (replacing) light module
- 61 35 502 Replacing trailer module(09/2001-09/2006)
- 61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009)
- 61 35 679 Initializing rain/light (solar) sensor
- 61 35 683 Replacing optics for solar rain/light sensor
- 61 35 685 Replacing rain/light solar sensor
- 61 35 795 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for adaptive headlight
- 61 35 900 Removing and installing/replacing ring antenna of electronic immobilizer
- 61 35 950 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for comfort access system
- 61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (front)
- 61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear)
- 61 35 965 Removing and installing/replacing rear parcel antenna for comfort access system
- 61 35 970 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment antenna for comfort access system
- 61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper antenna for comfort access system
- 66 31 100 Removing and installing/replacing longitudinal dynamics module
- 71 60 100 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for trailer tow hitch unlocking
- 61 00... Program / encode the control unit(s)
- Relay
- Windshield Wipers
- 61 61.. Overview of window wiper systems
- 61 61... Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper
- 61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windshield wiper arms on windshield
- 61 61 041 Replacing both windshield wiper blades
- 61 61 101 Removing and installing both windshield wiper arms
- 61 61 102 Replacing both windshield wiper arms
- 61 61 270 Removing and installing console for windshield wiper system completely with motor
- 61 36 560 Removing and installing/replacing headlight washer relay
- 61 36 570 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen wiper system relay
- Headlight Washer System
- 61 61.. Overview of window wiper systems
- 61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight cleaning system
- 61 67 040 Adjusting spray nozzles for headlight cleaning system
- 61 67 083 Removing and installing/replacing left or right high-pressure nozzle of headlight cleaning system
- 61 67 200 Removing and installing/replacing spray nozzle for night vision camera
- 61 36 560 Removing and installing/replacing headlight washer relay
- Windscreen Washer System