10

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Figure 7
Wire harness for module FGR_ri
Tail light (right)
Rear-end electronics control unit - BCM2
Rear cross-over connection point
Wire harness for module FGR_le
Tail light (left)
C-pillar connection point (left)
Wire harness for module HKL_le
Tail light to tailgate
Grommet on tailgate hinge (left)

NOTICE
Incorrect line routing
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Risk of damage to lines and hoses

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Malfunction and fault memory entry on control unit

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Avoid small bending radii when routing lines.

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File down edges and burrs in the routing area or mask them with adhesive tape.

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Maintain a sufficient distance from components exposed to high temperatures while driving.

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BEFORE routing wire harnesses, wrap insulating tape around them if necessary or protect
PVC/insulated tube ∅ approx. 5 mm/ 0.2 in from damage.
2.1

Route and connect wire harness for module FGR_ri
Overview of routing of wire harness for
module FGR_ri:  Figure 8
1
2
3
4

– Wire harness for module FGR_ri
– Grommet for tail light (right)
– BCM2; connector C (black);
chamber 5
– Rear cross-over connection point /
brown connector, chamber 12

Figure 8
2.1.1

Tail light area, right (see also wiring
diagram 12.2 – Vehicle exterior
lighting, sheet 2)  Figure 9
1
2
3
4
5

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Grommet
Wire harness for tail light
Line VT/WH; 0.5² (LIN)
New connector housing
(6-pin; 4H0.973.713.E)
– New sealing compound

Information
Observe markings on the housing!
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Remove branch (wire harness)
for tail light with grommet (
Figure 8 -2-).
Guide branch with connector
Figure 9
(6-pin) into the luggage
compartment.
Carefully loosen the installed grommet on the branch (wire harness) and slide
it towards the connector (6-pin).  Figure 9 -Top, arrow-

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Carefully feed line VT/WH 0.5² with single-wire seal (connection for wire
harness for module FGR_re) through the grommet and guide it to the
connector (6-pin).
Open the connector (6-pin) and change the lead in the NEW connector
housing (6-pin, 4H0.973.713.E) at the same position.
Insert socket contact (VT/WH 0.5² line with single-wire seal) into chamber 3.
Close off chambers WITHOUT using dummy plug (white) configuration.
Function

Connector (6-pin)
4H0.973.713.E
Chamber 1 – BN; 0.5²

Weight

Chamber 2 – GY; 0.5²

Brake light and & direction indicator light

Chamber 3 – VT/WH;
0.5²

LIN = Control animation

Chamber 4 – BK/RD;
0.5²

Power supply, terminal 30G

Chamber 5 – YE/GN,
0.5²

Dummy plug (white)

Chamber 6

Dummy plug (white)

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SAE

Carefully install grommet with some sealing compound at the old position (
Figure 9 -5-).
Guide connector (6-pin) with connection (wire harness for tail light) from
luggage compartment to the outside.
Install grommet in the body. Check that the grommet is seated correctly in the
body.

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Rear-end control unit BCM2 area
(see also wiring diagram 02_1
– Rear-end electronics, sheet 1)
 Figure 10
1
2
3

– Connector (32-pin, black)
– Rear-end electronics
control unit BCM2
– Connector housing,
chamber 5

Information
Observe markings on the housing!
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2.1.3

Route branch for BCM2 to
BCM2.  Figure 8 -3Remove connector C (black)
from BCM2 and open it. 
Figure 10
Figure 10 -2Check that chamber 5 already has a VT/WH 0.5² line (line 53003 Virtual
pedal).)
YES: Double connector on existing line.
NO: Insert VT/WH 0.5² line with pin contact into chamber 5.
Close connector C (black) and install in BCM2.

Rear cross-over connection point
area  Figure 11
1
2
3

– Wire harness for module
FGR_ri
– Rear cross-over
connection point
– Wire harness for module
FGR_le

Information
Observe markings on the housing!
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Figure 11

Route branch for left rear light/tail light in tailgate to the rear cross-over
connection point.  Figure 11
Remove connector, 17-pin (brown) from holder and release it.
Insert VT/WH 0.5² line with socket contact into chamber 12.  Figure 13 -1Lock connector, 17-pin (brown) and install it in the holder.

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2.2

Route and connect wire harness for FGR_le module
2.2.1

Tail light area, left (see also wiring
diagram 12.2 – Vehicle exterior
lighting, sheet 2)  Figure 12
1
2
3

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– Wire harness for module
FGR_le
– Grommet for tail light (left)
– Branch at connection point
for tailgate, left (C-pillar)
Repeat Step 2.1.1 for the left
tail light.  Figure 12 -2Figure 12

2.2.2

Rear cross-over connection point
area  Figure 13
1
2

3
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– Plug socket, 17-pin
(brown), chamber 12
– Pin connector socket,
17-pin (brown), chamber
12
– Unlocking / Locking
Route branch with pin contact
along the wire harness to the
rear cross-over connection
Figure 13
point.
Repeat Step 2.1.3 for connector, 6-pin (brown) – left side (in direction of
travel) for VT/WH; 0.5² line with pin contact.  Figure 13 -2-

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Rear lid connection point area, left
C-pillar (see also wiring diagram
45A – left rear cap)  Figure 14
1
2
3
4
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– Wire harness for module
FGR_le
– Rear lid connection point
(left C-pillar)
– Wire harness for module
HKL_le
– Grommet on rear lid, left
Route branch with pin contact
along the wire harness to the
connection point on the rear lid (left C-pillar).

Figure 14

Disconnect plug connections,
17-pin (black and brown) and
remove plug connections holder
from the C-pillar if necessary.
 Figure 15
1
2
3
4

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Connector, 17-pin (black)
Connector, 17-pin (brown)
Plug connection holders
Pin connector socket,
17-pin (black)

Remove pin connector socket,
Figure 15
17-pin (black) on the back from
the holder and release it.
Insert VT/WH 0.5² line with pin contact into chamber 8.
Lock pin connector socket, 17-pin (black) and install on the back of the holder.

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2.3

Route and connect wire harness for module HKL_le
Overview of routing of wire harness for
module HKL_le:  Figure 14 and  Figure
16
1
2
3
4
5

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Wire harness for module HKL_le
Grommet on tailgate hinge (left)
Grommet rear light tailgate
New connector, left (6-pin,
4H0.973.713.E)
– New connector, right (6-pin,
4H0.973.713.D)

Figure 16
2.3.1

Tail light in tailgate area (see also
wiring diagram 45A – Tailgate, left)
 Figure 17 (Sport Turismo)
1

– New connector, right
(6-pin, 4H0.973.713.D)
2
– New connector, left (6-pin,
4H0.973.713.E
3
– Grommet rear light tailgate
Arrows – Coding connectors,
left/right
Information
Observe markings on the housing!
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Figure 17 (Sport Turismo)

Open connectors (6-pin) on the left and right side.
Connect existing lines to NEW connector housing, 6-pin (left:
4H0.973.713.E / right: 4H0.973.713.D) at the same position.