34 52 525 Replacing One Front Pulse Generator

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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:

Read and comply with General Information. See 34 00 ... General Information

Disengage cable guides (2).

Open connector housing (1), pull plug connection out of holder and disconnect.

Pull cable with rubber grommet out of holders (3).

Installation:

Ensure proper locking of plug connector and proper seating of rubber grommets.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector Housing And Cable Guides

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Disengage cable guides (1).

Release Torx socket screw (2) and pull pulse generator (3) out of bore.

Installation:

Tightening torque 31 51 3AZ. See 34 51 SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSC)

Clean bore hole for pulse generator and grease with Staburags NBU 12/K lubricating.

Fig 2: Identifying Torx Socket Screw And Cable Guides

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