Working on Electronic Components

The following requirements must be observed when working on electronic components on the Car Information Computer.

• The work must be performed on a conductive and grounded workbench (special tool 12 7 192 is used for this purpose).
• The grounding cable must be connected to a secure grounding point (water pipe, heating pipe, electric socket ground).
• The person carrying out the work must first put on the grounding cuff in order to ground himself before removing the components from the packaging.
• The electronic components are placed on the anti-static mat which is also connected to a grounding cable.

Fig 1: Identifying Anti-static Mat Special Tool (12 7 192)

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