Removing DME Control Unit With Anti-Theft Protection

Move the bonnet into service position.
Unscrew both fastening screws -1- on the control unit bracket and remove water drip pan -2- .

Fig 1: Removing Water Drip Pan
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Left-hand drive vehicles are fitted with a protection cap over the connector. This must be folded upwards before releasing and disconnecting the connector.
Unclip DME cables at the two holders -1- and lift DME control unit including anti-theft protection bar and connected cables up and out.

Fig 2: Unclipping DME Control Unit Cables
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Fit A Large Vice-Grip Wrench (at least 300 mm long) at the side of the weld nut on the projecting neck of the three shear bolts -1- several times and unscrew anti-clockwise, then remove the anti-theft protection bar -2- .

Fig 3: Front And Rear View Of DME Control Unit With Anti-Theft Protection Bar
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Fig 4: Fitting Large Vice-Grip Wrench On Shear Bolt
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Release the two electric plug connections and pull them off one after the other.