16 14 500 Removing and installing or replacing control unit for electric fuel pump (convertible)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BACKREST

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING

Release nuts (1) and remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Nuts

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release nuts (2) and remove control unit.

Installation:

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 16 14 FUEL PUMP .

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts And Connectors

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