34 52 516 Removing And Installing/Replacing DSC Control Unit (S85)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)! See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove hydraulic unit .

When replacing control unit:

Carry out programming/coding
Adjustment of steering angle sensor
Mix-up check of brake lines
Function check, hydraulic unit

Release screws (1) and carefully detach control unit (2) towards front.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to the contacts when removing and installing the hydraulic unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit And Screws

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Installation:

Keep sealing faces clean.

Replace screws.

Observe tightening sequence (1-4).

Tighten to specified torque. See SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM .

Fig 2: DSC Control Unit Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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