Removing the control unit bracket for cylinders 1 to 4

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Electrostatic discharge. 
Damage to or destruction of electrical components. 

• Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
• Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
• Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
• Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
• For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Follow instructions for removing and installing control units.
For additional information see: NOTES ON REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CONTROL UNITS .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Disconnecting control units may cause fault code entries and functional limitations. Fault code entries must be read out and deleted if necessary.

• Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
• Unlock and disconnect plug connections (2).
• Disconnect the clamps (3) from the control unit bracket (4).

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Feed out the control unit bracket (2) with control unit upwards and remove.

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• Disconnect the clamps (arrows) from the control unit bracket (1).

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• Unlock and disconnect all plug connections (1).
• Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
• Unlock the connector (3) from the bracket (4) and disconnect.

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• Release the control unit bracket (1) from the retaining tabs (2).

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• Feed out the control unit bracket with DME control unit (1) upwards out of the brackets (2) and remove.

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