Removing Front Control Unit

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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

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.

Undo fastening screw -3- .
Push a screwdriver into the openings -A- and unclip the four clips holding the cover -1- .

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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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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Unscrew the fastening nuts -2- , lift up the control unit and detach it.

Fig 4: Detaching Control Unit
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