Removing Front Control Unit

Fig 1: Identifying Location Of 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 Control Unit 944919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT CONTROL UNIT 

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

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

1. Undo fastening screw -3-  .
2. Push a screwdriver into the openings -A-  and unclip the four clips holding the cover -1-  .
Fig 2: Removing Cover
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3. Release and unplug both electric connectors -A-  and disengage the left and right electric lines on the control unit.
   Fig 3: Removing Electrical Plug

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4. Unscrew the fastening nuts -2-  , lift up the control unit and detach it.
   Fig 4: Detaching Control Unit

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