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Removing the DME control unit

WARNING: High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system. 
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire! 
  • Make sure that there is no charger  connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
  • Detach battery ground lead from battery.
  • For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

Preliminary work 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Electrostatic discharge. 
Damage to or destruction of electrical components. 
  • Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
  • Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
  • Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
  • Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
  • For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Follow instructions for removing and installing control units.
For additional information see: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL UNITS .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Control unit must be programed after it is replaced.
For additional information see: ENCODING/PROGRAMING CONTROL UNIT(S) .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
If control units are disconnected, fault memory entries and functional limitations may occur.
The fault memory entries must be read out and, if necessary, deleted.
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