Installing the DME control unit

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the DDE control unit or an injector has been replaced, it will also be necessary to carry out injection quantity compensation. The adjustment value (7-character letter code/number code) for the injection quantity compensation is engraved on each injector.

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
Control unit must be programed after it is replaced.
For additional information see: PROGRAMMING/ENCODING THE CONTROL UNIT(S) INCLUDING DELETION OF FAULT MEMORY (AFTER VEHICLE TEST) .

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.

Feed in and install DME control unit (1).
The locks (arrows) must engage audibly.

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
All connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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Feed in the cover (1) into the guide and install it.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to IF THE DME CONTROL UNIT IS REPLACED: PROGRAM/CODE DME CONTROL UNIT .