Actions when replacing electrical components: Notes

The components are sensitive to electrostatic discharges. In order to avoid damage to the internal circuits of components, replacement must be carried out with care in the following manner:

Fig 1: Procedure After Changing Control Module

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• Never touch the pins of the component with the hands or with clothing  .
• Ground yourself by touching the engine or body of the car. Unplug the connector from the component.
• Ground yourself by touching the engine or body of the car. Plug in the connector to the component.