Control Module/Digital Sound System Amplifier, Removing And Installing, Cabriolet: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the luggage compartment left trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Relay and Fuse Panel 2 -SR2- and pivot to the side with the lines still attached. Refer to OVERVIEW - RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES .

-- Remove the Comfort System Central Control Module -J393- with the bracket and pivot to the side with the lines still attached. Refer to COMFORT SYSTEM CENTRAL CONTROL MODULE -J393-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

The bracket -2- with the Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- -1- must be removed first.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and pivot out the bracket -2- with the control modules.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors from the Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- -1-.

-- Insert the : VAS6223/9 -1- onto the MOST bus connector -2-.

Fig 1: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- -1- from the bracket -2-.

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