Installing Front Control Unit

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.

NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.

Insert the front control unit into the body and secure with the fastening nut -2- . → M6: 9.7 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

Fig 1: Engaging Control Unit
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Plug in electric connector and lock it so that it engages securely.
Clip in left and right electric lines to the control unit.

Fig 2: Plugging Electric Connectors

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Position the cover -1- and push it in until it snaps into place in the four clips.
Secure the cover with the fastening screw -3- .
If a new control unit was installed, it must be coded to suit the vehicle. → Coding (Programming) Control Unit

Fig 3: Fitting Cover

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