Installing Pilot Line Connector

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WARNING: Incorrect handling of high-voltage components

Electric shock
Short circuit
Fire
Explosion
→ Only appropriately trained and authorized persons may work on high-voltage vehicles and components.

→ Required qualification: High voltage technician or high voltage expert.

→ Observe national requirements and legislation for this work.

→ Always use insulated tools, such as an > VAS 6883 - insulated tool set when working on these parts.

→ Observe general warning notices for working on the high-voltage system.

> 2X00IN GENERAL WARNING NOTICES FOR WORKING ON THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM

Prepare new pilot line connector for installation.

1.1 Release and pull off cover -1- on the new pilot line connector -3- using a small screwdriver -2- (-arrows- ).

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Cover on pilot line connector

1.2 Release secondary lock -1- on the new pilot line connector using a suitable tool -2- (-arrow- ).

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Secondary lock on pilot line connector

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Check that the pins are aligned correctly (locking lugs pointing upwards).

If the locking lugs do not lock with an audible click, bend up the locking lugs at the pin using press-out tool from > VAS 1978/35-20 - Release Tool Set .

Press in pins until they engage securely.
The pin assignment can be found in the wiring diagram.
Close secondary lock on the pilot line connector.
Fit cover -1- on pilot line connector -3- until it engages securely on both sides.

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Cover on pilot line connector
Wrap new fabric adhesive tape around electric line.
Secure clips -1- on the new pilot line connector -2- (-arrow- ).

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Clips on pilot line connector
Clip in pilot line connector.