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General Safety Measures and Repair Instructions

 

 

Safety measures:

 

·   Never disconnect or connect wiring harness plugs from/to control units with the ignition switched on.

 

·   Disconnect battery from the vehicle electrical system before charging or quick-charging.

 

·   Never use a quick-charger for starting.

 

·   Caution when touching voltage-bearing parts of the ignition system!

 

·   When removing/installing components from/to the engine/transmission, ensure that the ground connections from the engine/transmission to the battery are reconnected.

     Poor or missing ground connections can lead to destruction of the control unit.

 

·   Remove control units at temperatures above 80 °C/176 °F (drying ovens).

 

 

Repair Instructions:

 

After disconnecting the battery, reprogram

 

-      clock

-      board computer

-      electronic window winders

-      radio stations (coding),

 

if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

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