Removing Loudspeaker Amplifier

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Fig 1: Identifying Loudspeaker Amplifier 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.

Information

If the amplifier is to be replaced, the coding must be read out using the PIWIS tester 9718 before removing the amplifier.

Unscrew the two fastening screws -1- .
Unscrew fastening nut -2- .
Pull off retaining clip -3- with electric line on the loudspeaker amplifier.

Fig 2: Identifying Fastening Screws And Nuts
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Release electric plug connections -a- and pull connectors off the loudspeaker amplifier.

Fig 3: Removing Electric Plug Connector
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Take out the control unit.