Installing DME Control Unit With Anti-Theft Protection

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Plug in the two electric plug connections one after the other and lock them.
Position anti-theft protection bar -2- and screw in three shear bolts -1- until the bolt head shears off.

Fig 1: Front And Rear View Of DME Control Unit With Anti-Theft Protection Bar
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Fit bracket for DME control unit on the guide pins -1- .

Fig 2: Installing DME Control Unit
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Clip in DME cables at two places -1- .

Fig 3: Clipping In DME Control Unit Cables
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For left-hand drive vehicles, check that the protection cap is placed back over the connector correctly and prevents water from leaking in.
Fit water drip pan -2- and screw in using the two fastening screws -1- for the DME control unit bracket. → Tightening Torque: 8 Nm (6 ft. lb.)

Fig 4: Installing Water Drip Pan
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Move the bonnet out of service position.