12 14 750 Removing and installing/replacing control unit (EDME)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Detach the BATTERY CABLE NEGATIVE TERMINAL .

NOTE: Before disconnecting the battery cable, it must be ensured that the vehicle goes to sleep.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover, Screws And Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Release plastic nuts (3).

Feed out front wheel arch cover (rear part).

Fig 2: Pressing Control Unit (EDME) Locks

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NOTE: The control unit (EDME) is positioned in the marked area (A).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Press together the locks (2) and feed out control unit (EDME).

Installation note:

Make sure control unit (EDME) is correctly seated.

Control unit (EDME) must be situated under guide lugs (1).

Control unit (EDME) must be fully locked into locks (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Lugs And Locks

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .