34 52 516 Removing and Installing / Replacing DSC Control Unit

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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. See 34 51 527 Removing and Installing or Replacing DSC Hydraulic Unit

IMPORTANT: Removing pump motor from valve block is not permitted!
Do not twist pump motor.

IMPORTANT: Secure provided retaining lugs (2) from repair kit for control unit with aid of plugs (3).

Close off pipe connections with plugs (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lugs

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IMPORTANT: Control unit must not come into contact with dirt or moisture. Contacts must not be bent!

Release screws (1) and carefully remove control unit (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 51 1AZ. See 34 51 SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSC)

Fig 2: Removing Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. See CODING & PROGRAMMING
Adjustment of steering angle sensor. See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
Mix-up check of brake lines