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Component description for rear SAM control unit - GF54.21-P-7030GM

MODEL 164.1 as of model year 2009/Modification Year 08 model refinement package 

MODEL 164.8, 251.0/1 as of model year 2009/CY 08 

Shown on model 164.1 up to 31.6.09 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear SAM Control Unit Component - Shown On Model 164.1
G10116984Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The rear SAM control unit is located in the right of the luggage compartment.

Model 164.1 as of 1.7.09 

Fig 2: Rear SAM Control Unit Component Location
G10116985Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The rear SAM control unit is located on the right under the rear bench seat.

Task 

Depending on the function sequence the rear SAM control unit supplies various systems and control units with voltage via limit switches. In addition the rear SAM control unit has the following tasks:

Reading in of sensors, pickups and signals 

The input factors are read in via the following connections:

Direct line 

The signals from the following components are read via a direct line:

Interior CAN 

The signals are read in by the rear SAM control unit via the interior CAN.

The functions resulting therefrom are described in the corresponding function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Evaluation of input factors 

The input factors are evaluated by the integrated microprocessor and the corresponding components are actuated.

Control of systems 

Actuation of components 

The actuation of the components takes place via the following connections:

Direct line 

The following components are actuated via a direct line:

Interior CAN 

The signals are sent by the rear SAM control unit over the interior CAN.

The functions resulting therefrom are described in the corresponding function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Switching of relays 

The following relays are switched by the rear SAM control unit:

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram of rear signal acquisition and actuation module (SAM) control unit Model 164, specification 1 PE54.21-P-2103-97MAA
Model 164, specification 2 PE54.21-P-2103-97MAB
Model 164, specification 3 PE54.21-P-2103-97MAC
Model 251, specification 1 PE54.21-P-2103-97RAA
Model 251, specification 2 PE54.21-P-2103-97RAB