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To remove

  1. Touch ground.
    IMPORTANT: ESD-SENSITIVE COMPONENT 
    Earth yourself by touching the car body before plugging in / unplugging components. Do not touch the component pins  . Read Before removing a control module before changing a control module.
  2. Fit 82 93 706 Wing cover.
  3. Remove the battery and lower part of battery cover.
    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  .
  4. Separate the connector from the control unit.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 4-5
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  5. Remove the bracket and ground line from the spring strut dome.

    The ground cable has been removed continuously during M05.

    NOTE: Remove the washer between the ground line and spacer.
  6. Raise the TCS/ESP assembly around 25 mm so that the control pins come out of the rubber bush.
  7. Move the assembly towards the engine so that the assembly's bolts are accessible with a ratchet handle and bits. Suspend the assembly with a 83 95 212 Strap.
    NOTE: Be careful with the brake pipes.
  8. Remove the four bolts. Leave the lower rear bolt in the control module.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Rear Bolt In Control Module
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  9. Remove the electronic unit by twisting out.
    NOTE: Ensure that the bolts come with it. Remove the gasket from the hydraulic unit if it does not follow the control module.
    Fig 3: Removing Electronic Unit By Twisting Out
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