Connecting the Breakout Box

Connecting the breakout box

Special tools:
951 1504 Adapter 120 pin 951 1504 Adapter 120 Pin
951 1428 Breakout box 951 1428 Breakout Box
999 5722 Wrench 999 5722 Wrench

Removing the control module




- Wait 2 minutes after the ignition has been switched off. The main relay must be voltage free before the control module can be removed from the car. If the engine cooling fan (FC) runs on after the ignition has been switched off, wait until it stops and then a further 2 minutes.
- Remove control module box cover and put to one side.

Note! Do not touch the control module terminal pins with your fingers. Static electricity can damage control module components.

- Insert tool 999 5722 Wrench 999 5722 Wrench around the control module.
- Move the upper section of the tool backwards as far as it will go and pull up the tool.
- Carefully pull up the control module.

Adapter connection




- Check that no pins or sockets are damaged on the connector.
- Gently press adapter 951 1504 Adapter 120 pin 951 1504 Adapter 120 Pin down into the grooves inside the control module box. Press to the limit position!
- Insert tool 999 5722 Wrench 999 5722 Wrench around the adapter.
- Move the upper section of the tool forwards as far as it will go. Pull the tool up.

Connecting the breakout box




- Check the control module and control module connectors to make sure that the male and female terminals are undamaged and secure (cannot be pressed in). Check that the cables to the female terminals are secured to the terminal pins.
- Connect adapter 951 1504 Adapter 120 pin 951 1504 Adapter 120 Pin to the control module connector (wiring side). Connect breakout box 951 1428 Breakout box 951 1428 Breakout Box to the adapter.
- The breakout box is designed to facilitate reading off the control module input and output signals when the control module is connected; and the cable and component resistance when the control module is disconnected. The use of a breakout box reduces the risk of accidental short-circuits and damage to the connector pins.

Removing the adapter




- Wait 2 minutes after the ignition has been switched off. The main relay must be voltage free before the control module can be removed from the car. If the engine cooling fan (FC) runs on after the ignition has been switched off, wait until it stops and then a further 2 minutes.
Note! Do not touch the control module terminal pins with your fingers. Static electricity can damage control module components.

- Insert tool 999 5722 Wrench 999 5722 Wrench around the adapter.
- Move the upper section of the tool backwards as far as it will go and pull up the tool.
- Carefully pull up the adapter.

Installing the control module




- Check that no pins or sockets are damaged on the connector.
- Gently press the control module down into the grooves inside the control module box. Press to the limit position!
- Insert tool 999 5722 Wrench 999 5722 Wrench around the control module.
- Move the upper section of the tool forwards as far as it will go. Pull the tool up.
- Press the cover over the control modules.
- Check that the air ducts are correctly positioned.