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).

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove the HYDRAULIC UNIT

IMPORTANT: Maintain conditions of absolute cleanliness.

Unclip brake lines (1) from bracket (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Lines And Bracket

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Unfasten brake lines (1).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Lines

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And DSC Control Unit

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IMPORTANT:

Cleaning with compressed air, chemical solvents and sharp-edged objects is not permitted.

Do not touch pressure sensor contacts (2) with your fingers or clean the contacts.

If necessary, clean sealing surface (1) with a plastic scraper or a fluff-free cloth.

Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Sensor Contacts And Sealing Surfaces

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IMPORTANT: Do not touch valve coils (1) and pressure sensor contact springs (2) with your fingers, do not clean or readjust these components either.

Check gasket (3) for damage. If damaged, replace DSC control unit (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Valve Coils, Pressure Sensor Contact Springs, Gasket And DSC Control Unit

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Installation note:

Make sure screws are inserted evenly and DSC control unit rests on hydraulic unit.

Replace screws.

Observe tightening sequence (1-4).

Tightening torque 34 51 1AZ .

Fig 6: DSC Control Unit Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/encoding
Brake line mix-up test:
Function check of hydraulic unit