13 62 660 Replacing Left Or Right Ionic Current Control Unit (S85)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules.
Switch off ignition.
Remove intake filter housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (S85) or 13 71 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (S85) .

NOTE: Illustration shows and description refers to the left ionic current control unit. The procedure is identical for the right ionic current control unit.

Unfasten screws.

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch Cover And Screw

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Release plug connector (1) and pull off.

Unfasten screws.

Remove ionic current control unit (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connector

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.