Removing Front Control Unit

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Control Unit

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If a new control unit has to be installed, read out data from the "old" control unit if possible using the PIWIS Tester 9718. → Coding (Programming) Control Unit

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.

Unscrew fastening screws -3- .
Push a screwdriver into the openings -A- and unclip the four clips holding the cover -1- .
Release and unplug both electric connectors -A- and disengage the left and right electric lines on the control unit.

Fig 2: Removing Cover
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Fig 3: Removing Electric Connectors
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Unscrew the fastening nut -2- , lift up the control unit and disengage it.

Fig 4: Disengaging Control Unit
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