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Remove/Install ME-SFI Control Unit - AR07.08-P-1000MNB

Engine 178 In Model 190 (Except 190.381) 

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Topical note  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Read out variant coding of the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (1) with the diagnostic system    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   IMPORTANT Connect up diagnostic system and read data from ME-SFI [ME] control unit (1) in diagnostic system.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Transfer stored data to new ME-SFI [ME] control unit (1).
AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2 Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key    
3 Open engine hood   AR88.40-P-1000RG
4 Unclip electrical wiring harness (2) on ME-SFI [ME] control unit (1) bracket    
5 Disconnect electrical connections (3) on ME-SFI [ME] control unit (1)    
6 Unclip ME-SFI [ME] control unit (1) upwards and take it off    
7 Detach bracket from ME-SFI [ME] control unit (1) When replacing the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (1)  
8 Install in the reverse order    
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
9 Carry out an engine test run