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1 - Dash panel insert - up to Model Year 1999
1.1 - Dash panel insert - up to Model Year 1999
Attention:
◆ Disconnect battery earth strap before working on electrical system.
◆ On vehicles fitted with telematics system, activate telematics control-unit service mode before disconnecting
battery.=>Radio, Telephone, Navigation; Repair Group 91
- Heed (if necessary obtain) code for vehicles with encoded radio/radio navigation system (RNS).
- Disconnect battery earth strap with ignition switched off.
Note:
Action to be taken after re-connecting power supply => Page
7
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1.2 - "dEF" display on trip recorder
If control unit in dash panel insert detects a ROM fault, "dEF" is displayed on trip recorder.
- If "dEF" appears, replace dash panel insert => Page
48
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1.3 - Removing and installing dash panel insert
Removing
Notes:
◆ Dash panel insert is not to be dismantled.
◆ Removal of dash panel insert does not involve taking out steering wheel.
◆ All cable ties unfastened or cut open on removal are to be re-attached in same position on installation.
- Determine input values for dash panel insert replacement:
=> Electrical System Self-diagnosis; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis of dash panel insert up to Model Year
1999 Self-diagnosis of dash panel insert up to Model Year 1999
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