61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket

Special tools required: 

• 61 0 315  . See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar, left  . See 51 43 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT .

Release screws (1).

Remove OBD-II socket (2) from holder (3).

Fig 1: Identifying OBD-II Socket, Screws And Holder

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Remove OBD-II socket cover (2) from OBD-II socket (1).

Unlock slide plate (3) with a suitable tool in direction of arrow.

Insert special tool 61 0 315 in OBD-II socket (1) in direction of arrow and press out associated flat spring contact (4). Press remaining flat spring contacts with special tool 61 0 315  out of OBD-II socket (1).

Installation: 

Pay attention to pin assignment of OBD-II socket (1).

Make sure flat spring contacts and slide plate (3) are correctly engaged and seated in OBD-II socket (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Slide Plate And OBD-II Socket

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