65 77 690 Removing and installing/replacing central gateway module (up to build date 03/2004)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove safety information module. Refer to 65 77 700 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) SAFETY INFORMATION MODULE .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibres. Refer to 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

After installation:

Carry out coding/programming.

Fig 1: View Of Control Unit

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Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Central Gateway Module

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Pull central gateway module (2) out of control unit carrier (3) slightly.

Disconnect plug connections (4).

Remove central gateway module (2).