61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket

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Special tools required:

61 0 315

NOTE:

See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar, left . See 51 43 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) .

Release screws (1).

Remove OBD-II socket (2) from holder (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, OBD-II Socket And Holder

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Remove OBD-II socket cover (2) from OBD-II socket (1).

Unlock slide plate (3) with a suitable tool in direction of arrow. Insert special tool 61 0 315 in OBD-II socket (1) in direction of arrow and press out associated flat spring contact (4). Press remaining flat spring contacts with special tool 61 0 315 out of OBD-II socket (1).

Installation:

Pay attention to pin assignment of OBD-II socket (1).

Make sure flat spring contacts and slide plate (3) are correctly engaged and seated in OBD-II socket (1).

Fig 2: Pressing Out Associated Flat Spring Contact

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