Removing Air Quality Sensor

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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.

Loosen left fastening screw -1- (in direction of travel) on DME control unit bracket and remove water drip pan -2- .

Fig 1: Identifying DME Control Unit Bracket With Screws
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Turn air quality sensor -1- (-B- ) and move it to the rear to remove it.

Fig 2: Removing Air Quality Sensor
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Release electric plug connection in order to release the locking mechanism using a screwdriver -a- and slide circlip -1- in direction of arrow -b- , then disconnect the connector -A- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From Air Quality Sensor
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