Remove the VDP control unit
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
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:
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.
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 DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
- Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) .
- Loosen nuts (2) .
- Remove the VDP control unit (3) .