36 11... Service solution for RDC control unit (US version)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RDC CONTROL UNIT .

Remove TOP TRIM ON TAIL PANEL .

Secure RDC control unit bracket (1) with screw (2) to side panel (3).

Installation:

Make sure RDC control unit bracket (1) is correctly seated in side panel opening (4).

Fig 1: Identifying RDC Control Unit Bracket, Side Panel And Screws

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Slide RDC control unit (2) in direction of arrow into RDC control unit bracket (6).

Connect plug connection for repair wiring harness (1) to RDC control unit (2) and lock.

Lay repair wiring harness (3) parallel to vehicle wiring harness (4) and secure with cable ties (5).

Installation:

Make sure repair wiring harness is laid without chafing.

Fig 2: Sliding RDC Control Unit Into RDC Control Unit Bracket

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Cut off plug for RDC control unit (2) directly at cable outlet (3) and discard.

Strip insulation from cable ends.

Slide shrink-fit hoses over free cable ends.

Crimp free wire ends with butt connectors of repair wiring harness (1).

Slide shrink-fit hoses over butt connectors and shrink on with hot air blower.

Fig 3: Identifying RDC Control Unit And Cable Outlet

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IMPORTANT: Observe cable color coding.
Do not burn shrink-fit hose, make sure connection is watertight.

Cut cable guide for repair wiring harness into device holder lower section (1) in area (2).

Lay repair wiring harness.

Installation:

Make sure repair wiring harness is correctly seated in device holder lower section (1).

Device holder upper section must be correctly flush with device holder lower section (1).

Fig 4: Cut cable guide for repair wiring harness into device holder lower section (1) in area (2)

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Attach warning sticker (1) to tool box lid (2).

Fig 5: Attaching Warning Sticker To Tool Box Lid

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