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Removing the DME control unit for cylinders 5 to 8

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.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS). 
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults. 
  • Detach battery terminal from battery pole. Do not pry off using a tool.

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: 61 35.. NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections. Sheared wires can cause a short circuit. 
  • Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
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 
Follow 12 00... NOTES ON REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CONTROL UNITS .
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.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Control unit must be programed after it is replaced.
For additional information see: 61 00... PROGRAMMING/CODING CONTROL UNIT(S)
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