Running gear, axles, steering

Removing and installing electronically controlled damping control unit -J250-, saloon

~1min read

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle diagnostic tester

Removing

Location: electronically controlled damping control unit -J250- is installed behind left luggage compartment side trim.
  • Disconnect battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  • Pull out ignition key.

Vehicles with keyless entry and start system “Keyless Access”

  • Switch off ignition and open driver's door so that the steering lock engages.

Continuation for all vehicles

  • Remove left luggage compartment side trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
  • Release release lever -1- in -direction of arrow-.
  • Pull off electrical connector -2-.
  • Press lugs -3- and -4- to rear.
  • Slide electronically controlled damping control unit -J250--5- downwards out of retainer -6-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Function Replace control unit must be performed with → Vehicle diagnostic tester if electronically controlled damping control unit -J250- has been renewed.
  • If the reference position has been re-adapted, the front camera for driver assist systems must be recalibrated on vehicles with lane departure warning function → Chapter „Calibrating front camera for driver assist systems“.
Removing and installing electronically controlled damping control unit -J250-, saloon

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