Protective Diode -J201-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery when the ignition is switched off. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

• On vehicles with 48 volt system (PR number VH2/VH3) the 48 V system must first be de-energized. Refer to 48V SYSTEM, DE-ENERGIZING .

-- Remove the front sill panel. Refer to SILL PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the screw clips -A-.

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-- Loosen and remove the insulation -B- from the A/C unit air intake manifold.

-- Push the carpet in the area of the footwell to the side as far as possible.

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-- Release the retainer in direction of -arrow A- and open the cover -1- in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 1: Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module Connector End View (J764, T6)

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-- Remove the wire -2-.

-- Remove the nut -3-.

-- Release the catches in direction of -arrows- and remove the protective diode -4-.