61 13... Removing And Installing/Replacing OBD-II Socket

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Special Tools Required

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NOTE: See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS (COUPE) .

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 .

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Removing OBD-II Socket Of 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: Removing OBD-II Socket & OBD-II Socket

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