Installing the control unit holder

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Make sure that the control unit bracket (1) is inserted below correctly into the mount (2).

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Feed in and install the control unit bracket (2) in arrow direction.
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Control unit bracket at the shock tower
Hexagon screw	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Mount the cable bracket (1) together with the wiring harnesses and lock it audibly.

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Secure clamps (1).

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Connect the connector (1) to the control unit bracket (2) and lock it.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect the cable clip (1) with the control unit holder (2) and lock it.
The lock (arrow) must engage audibly.

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Connect and lock the connector (2) on the control unit bracket (3).
The connector (2) must engage audibly.
Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect the connector (1) with the control unit bracket (2) and lock it.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Secure the clamp (2).
Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Follow-up work

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