Removal and installation of the module box - ra54001402360x(2360)

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A. Removal and installation, B. Connector assignment in module box housing Model 140

Preliminary work:

Air collecting box cover removed (83-140).

Control modules of module box removed (54-2300).

Right wiper arm removed (82-610).

Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates

Removing and installing

Fig 1: Identifying Test Connector, Dust Filter, Screws, Cover, Hose And Bolts

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Dust filter (1)	cover over with special tool 140 589 00 98 00.
Screws (2)	unscrew, screw in.
Cover (3)	remove, install.
Hose (4)	remove, install.
Screws (5)	unscrew, screw in.
Test connector (X11/4)	take off, insert.
Bolts (6 and 7)	unscrew, screw in.
Control module holder (8)	remove, install.
	NOTE: Two guide rods can be screwed into the bottom section of the housing to facilitate assembly.
Gasket (9)	check for damage, ensure that gasket (9) is correctly seated when installing.
Holder with cable harness connectors	unclip, clip in.
Cable harness connectors on holder	unclip, clip in.
	NOTE: See B for matching cable harness connectors.
Cable harnesses	pull out of module box housing, insert.
Module box housing	remove, install.
Special tool 140 589 00 98 00	remove.

Special tool

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (140 589 00 98 00)

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Shop-made tool

2 guide rods

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Rods Dimension

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Connector assignment in module box housing

The individual connector bases in the module box housing are identified by a number on the right edge.

This enables the appropriate holders to be matched with the cable harness connectors by means of the number and connector holder color.

Fig 4: Identifying Module Box Housing

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Module box housing

Code number on connector bay Color of cable harness connectors

1	black
2	yellow
3	brown
4	light grey
5	dark grey
6	light orange
7	dark orange
8	light blue
9	dark blue
10	light green
11	dark green