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) . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RDC control unit .

Remove top trim on tail panel. . See 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TRIM ON REAR APRON .

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, Screw, Side Panel And Side Panel Opening

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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.

NOTE:

Cutting cables to length and strip insulation

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 Wiring Harness, 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.

NOTE:

Butt connector for repairing a plug connection

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: [Identifying Cutting Area Of Wiring Harness Device Holder]

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

Fig 5: Identifying Warning Sticker On Tool Box Lid

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