Removing Vehicle Electrical System Control Unit

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Fig 1: Identifying Electrical System Control Unit Installation Position

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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.

Pull apart the locking tabs -A- for the vehicle electrical system control unit, pull the control unit forward and down with connectors still attached, then pull it out of its holder at the rear.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Holder At Rear Electrical System Control Unit
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Release both electrical connectors -A- and unplug them.

Fig 3: Removing Electrical Connectors
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Take out the control unit.