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Installing 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.

If necessary, clean the plug connections from the residual coolant.

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Follow-up work