A vehicle battery is constructed for the installation location and the
individual power requirements of the
particular vehicle. These individual power requirements depend on the
motorization and dif
NOTE: Red symbol for pre-delivery check
The vehicle is coded at the end of the assembly line so that the red symbol
for the pre-delivery check is shown
in the Next Service display (same symbol as veh
Control Unit
Fig. 124: Identifying VDM
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
VDM
The location of the VDM control unit is dependent on the country in which the
vehicle is sold.
On left-hand drive vehicles the control unit is fitted inside the
passenger compartment near the right A-pillar
(as illustrated)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove FAN COWL.
Drain COOLANT
Draw off A/C SYSTEM.
Unlock and detach coolant hoses on radiator.
Release screws (1).
Tighten