Remove the VDP control unit

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 PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After the expansion or exchange of the ride height sensor or of the attachment rod of the ride height sensor and after the replacement of the control unit for the vertical dynamic platform (VDP), a ride height adjustment must always be carried out.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE ROLLER COVER FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT BOTTOM C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DOOR SILL COVER STRIP (ON ELECTRICAL REAR SEAT) .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT BOTTOM C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (3RD ROW OF SEATS) .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL (ALL EQUIPMENT VERSIONS) .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .

Unlock and disconnect all the existing plug connections (1) on the VDP control unit (2).
Unscrew the nuts (arrows).
Remove the VDP control unit (2).

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