Removing Tilt Sensor Control Unit

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The tilt sensor is integrated into the tilt control unit and cannot be separately replaced.

Fig 1: Overview Of Tilt Sensor Control Unit
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WARNING: Risk of damage to electronic control modules.

If care is not taken, electrical and electronic components may be destroyed.

→ Before removing the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
Unscrew the two fastening nuts -1- and remove the tilt sensor control unit.
Remove the two sheetmetal nuts -2- from the tilt sensor control unit.

Fig 2: Unscrewing Fastening Screws Of Tilt Sensor Control Unit

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Unlock plug for tilt sensor control unit -Arrow a- and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Plug For Tilt Sensor Control Unit
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