Remove the telematics control module
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Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR MIDDLE HEAD RESTRAINT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT .
- Loosen screw (1) .
- Loosen screw (2) .
- Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
- Release the cable clip (4) .
- Release the clips (1)
using the special tool 2 298 505
and position it as shown.
- Lower the headliner (1) at the marked points by maximum 20 mm.
- Insert the screwdriver (2) .
- Unlock the lock (1) with the screwdriver (2) .
- Slide the telematics control module (3)
in the arrow direction and guide it out to the rear.
- Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
- Remove the telematics control module (2) .