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To remove

Carry out procedures before removing a control module. See PROCEDURES BEFORE DISMANTLING CONTROL MODULE  .

  1. Remove the left-hand and center air vent from the instrument panel by carefully bending the hooks that are accessible through the grille.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1
    G03719164Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: It is essential the correct hooks are bent as the hooks holding together the air vent are also visible through the grille.
  2. Remove the infotainment control panel (ICM).
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 2
    G03719165Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Take care when releasing the locking mechanism on the connector so as not to damage the connector. Pull the halves straight apart to avoid bending the pins. For further information regarding connectors, refer to CONNECTORS, HANDLING AND INSPECTION  .
  3. Remove the SID unit control panel (SIDC) by pressing together the two tabs on the back and then pressing out the control panel from behind, starting at the top.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 3
    G03719166Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the instrument plate.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 4
    G03719167Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Take care when releasing the locking mechanism on the connector so as not to damage the connector. Pull the halves straight apart to avoid bending the pins. For further information regarding connectors, refer to CONNECTORS, HANDLING AND INSPECTION  .
  5. Remove the main instrument unit and remove the connectors for the main instrument unit.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 5
    G03719168Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.