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Driver Information Module (DIM), Replacing






Driver information module (DIM), replacing

Preparations

Note! Read off data from the control module before replacing the control module. This is carried out via VIDA communication. The current data must be entered into the new control module after replacement.

Driver information module (DIM), replacing




Ignition off.
Remove the key.

Note! The key must be removed to ensure that the ignition is not switched on by mistake.

Note! After the key has been removed: Wait 1 minute before starting work.

Remove:
- the surround from the driver information module (DIM). See Combined instrument panel surround Combined Instrument Panel Surround.




- the 4 screws
- the connector
- driver information module (DIM).

Installing the driver information module (DIM)

Install:
In reverse order.

Ordering software and programming control modules
Order the software. Software Downloading.
Program the new control module. Programming the Driver Information Module (DIM).

Finishing work
The customer parameters must be programmed after replacing the control module. The clock must also be reset. Finally, check that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) were stored during replacement. Information about programming control modules and reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can be found under VIDA communication.