Service Solution For RDC Control Unit (US Version)

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





Important!
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove RDC control unit Service and Repair.

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Secure RDC control unit bracket (1) with screw (2) to side panel (3).
Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm

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





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 Note:
Make sure repair wiring harness is laid without chafing.





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 61 13 ... Cutting to Length and Stripping Insulation From Cables

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.

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

Note:
- Butt connector for repairing a plug connection 61 13 ... 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 Note:
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).





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