Installing the bracket for the DME control unit

• Be sure that the bracket (1) for the lower DDE control unit is correctly inserted into the mounts (2).

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• Insert the bracket for the DME control unit.
• Secure the cable clips (2).
• Mount the connector (1) on the bracket for the DME control unit.

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• Fasten cable clip (1) on the strut (2).

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• Connect the connector (1) in direction of the arrow with the holder (2) for the DME control unit and lock it.

  The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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• Position holder, (3) for the DME control unit.
• Guide in the coolant line (2) and install it.
• Lock holder (1).

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• Install the bracket (2) for the DME control unit.
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

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• Insert and install the integrated power supply module (PDM) (2).
• Make sure the locking mechanism (1) engages audibly.

  The lock (1) must audibly engage.

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• Feed in and install DME control unit (2).
• Ensure the locking mechanisms (1) engage correctly.

  The locks (1) must engage audibly.

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• Fasten the cable bracket (1) to the bracket (2).

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• Fasten the cable clip (3).
• Guide in the coolant line (2) and install it.
• Lock holder (1).

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• Fasten the cable clip (3).
• Connect connectors (2) and lock.

  The connector (2) must engage audibly.

• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

  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 connectors (1) and lock.

  The connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

The connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .