Disconnect/Connect Electrical Connector On Electronic Stability Program Control Unit - AR42.45-P-0001-01MFA

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Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

If there is damage on the bracket, plug or locks, replace corresponding component part.

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Disconnect electrical connector

Slide gray lock (3) upwards.
If there is damage on the bracket (2), plug (1) or locks (3, 4), replace corresponding component part. Otherwise, the plug (1) of the ESP® control unit (N30/4) may work its way loose.
Push lock (4) and swivel bracket (2) approx. 90° upwards.
The plug (1) thereby slides out of the jack on the ESP® control unit (N30/4).

Do not use tools.
Pull plug (1) out of jack.
While doing so, do not pull plug (1) out at bracket (2). Otherwise damage will occur to the bracket (2).
Swivel bracket (2) downwards until the lock (4) latches into place.
Otherwise the plug can become damaged.

Connect electrical connector
Swivel bracket (2) approx. 90° upwards.
Insert plug (1) into jack on ESP® control unit (N30/4) until it makes contact evenly along its entire length with the base of the jack.
While doing so, do not pull plug (1) out at bracket (2). Otherwise damage will occur to the bracket (2).
Swivel bracket (2) downwards until the lock (4) latches into place.
The plug (1) thereby locks.
Slide gray lock (3) downwards.