Display And Control Head, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Check the coding and adaptation for the Climatronic Control Module -J255- A/C display and control head using the "Replace control module" function of the Guided Fault Finding (if the Climatronic Control Module -J255- A/C display and control head should be replaced) using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the Climatronic Control Module -J255- A/C display and control head and center console when removing, do not pull too hard.
Do not damage surface of center console when removing (cover it if necessary).

-- Turn Off The Ignition.

-- Attach the T-Handle Hook:3438 -A- in one of the openings -B or C- of the Climatronic Control Module -J255- A/C display and control head as illustrated.

Fig 1: Carefully Pull Climatronic Control Module In Direction Of Arrow Out Of Center Console

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-- Carefully pull the Climatronic Control Module -J255- A/C display and control head in the direction of -arrow- out of center console.

NOTE:

The Climatronic Control Module -J255- A/C display and control head is held in the center control brackets with clamps (left and right).

Remove the Connectors from the Climatronic Control Module -J255- A/C Display and Control Head.

-- Loosen the harness connector release catch -C- for the connectors -A and B- by pulling the direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 2: Locating Harness Connector Release Catch For Connectors

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-- Press the connector release catch -D- -arrow- and remove the connectors -A and B-.