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Separating control unit from hydraulic unit

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

ESD workplace -VAS 6613-

Torx bit T25

If a control unit is defective, separate it from the hydraulic unit and renew only the control unit. If the hydraulic unit is defective, the hydraulic unit must be renewed together with the control unit. To separate the control unit from the hydraulic unit, the ESP unit must be removed first. Risk of damage to hydraulic unit caused by removal of the return flow pump.Never detach the return flow pump from the hydraulic unit.Risk of damage to control unit caused by static charge and dirt.Discharge any static charge: touch an ESD workplace.Protect interior of control unit from moisture and dirt.
  • Before working on electric components, touch an earthed object, ESD workplace -VAS 6613-. Do not directly touch connector contacts or electronic components.
  • Lay down hydraulic unit together with control unit on ESD workplace -VAS 6613-.
  • Unscrew the 3 Torx bolts from control unit and lay them aside immediately (to avoid interchanging with the new Torx bolts).
  • Set hydraulic unit with control unit facing upwards on ESD workplace -VAS 6613-.
  • Taking care not to cant control unit, pull it off hydraulic unit.
  • Cover control unit solenoids with a lint-free cloth.
  • Check cleanliness of hydraulic unit sealing surface; clean with methylated spirits and a lint-free cloth if necessary.
The sealing surface of the hydraulic unit may not be worked with a file, metal scraper, sandpaper or similar. If the sealing surface of the hydraulic unit is damaged (e.g. scoring, scratches), the hydraulic unit must be renewed together with the control unit.

The seal of the control unit may not be pulled out or raised.

The seal of the control unit cannot be renewed.
Separating control unit from hydraulic unit

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