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Removing the DME control unit for cylinders 1 to 4

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system. 
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire! 
  • Make sure that there is no charger  connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
  • Detach battery ground lead from battery.
  • For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Follow instructions for removing and installing control units.
For additional information see: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL UNITS .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.
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.

Preliminary work 

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system. 
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire! 
  • Make sure that there is no charger  connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
  • Detach battery ground lead from battery.
  • For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Follow instructions for removing and installing control units.
For additional information see: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL UNITS .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.
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.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
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