Actions when replacing electrical components: Overview

The components are sensitive to electrostatic discharges. In order to avoid damage to the internal circuits of components, replacement must be carried out with care in the following manner:

• Never touch the pins of the component with the hands or with clothing  .
• Ground yourself by touching the engine or body of the car. Unplug the connector from the component.
• Ground yourself by touching the engine or body of the car. Plug in the connector to the component.

When the component is to be replaced

• Place the component in the return packaging without touching its pins.
• Keep the new component in its packaging for as long as possible.