Removing the VTG control unit
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment
- Detach battery ground lead from battery
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge
Damage to or destruction of electrical components
Electrostatic discharge
Damage to or destruction of electrical components
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol)
- For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES on ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Run the service function "Repair" with the diagnosis system before and after exchanging the control unit
Run the service function "Repair" with the diagnosis system before and after exchanging the control unit
- Remove connector (1) from VTG control unit
- Release the screws (1) and remove the VTG control unit (2)