12 90... Removing and installing/replacing electronics box add-on

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IMPORTANT: Comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD protection)!

NOTE: Follow notes for removing and installing control units.

Necessary preliminary work

Read fault memory.
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .

Release expanding rivet (1) and remove cover (2).

Installation note:

Replace damaged expanding rivet.

Holder of cover (2) must snap into place in suspension cross-brace during installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivets And Cover

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 90 4AZ.

Release clamp (2).

Remove cover (3) from supplementary electronics box.

Fig 2: Identifying Supplementary Electronics Box Cover, Clamp And Screws

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Unclip grommet hold-down device (1).

Detach rubber grommets (2) from electronics box add-on.

Installation note:

Make sure grommets are correctly seated (watertightness).

Release carrier plate (3) from lower section of supplementary electronics box (5) and set aside.

Release screw (4).

Tightening torque 12 90 2AZ.

Fig 3: Identifying Grommet Hold-Down Device, Electronics Box Rubber Grommets, Carrier Plate And Supplementary Electronics Box

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Remove the lower section of the supplementary electronics box (5).