Installing the holder for the Digital Motor Electronics control unit on the right

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Insert and position the bracket (1) for the DME control unit.

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Secure clamps (3).
Install the bracket (2) for the DME control unit.

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Control unit holder
Hexagon screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Insert and lock the wiring harness section (2) in arrow direction.
The lock (1) must audibly engage.

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Insert and install the integrated power supply module (PDM) (4).
The lock (3) must audibly engage.
Feed in and install DME control unit (2).
The locks (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect connectors (2) and lock.
The connectors (2) must engage audibly.
Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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Attach the connector (2) to the holder (3) and lock.
The connectors (2) must engage audibly.
Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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Feed in the cover (1) in direction of arrow on the bracket (2) and install it.

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Ensure that the locking mechanisms (1) engage audibly.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR THE RIGHT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TENSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .