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Prepare For Reprogramming

1. Attach the combination meter to the Reprogramming Tool J-50777 as follows:





a. Connect the Reprogramming Tool meter cable to the back of the combination meter.





b. Connect the other end of the Reprogramming Tool meter cable to the combination meter harness.





c. Inspect the electrical contacts on the Reprogramming Tool. Make sure they are not damaged (see Figure 16).





d. Secure the combination meter on the Reprogramming Tool platform (see Figures 16 and 17).

^ Electrical contacts on the tool platform need to touch the electrical contacts on the meter.

^ Clips on meter fit into side slots on the platform.





^ Use the spring-loaded locks to hold the combination meter in place (see Figure 17 and 18).





2. Connect the USB cable from the Reprogramming Tool to the CONSULT PC (see Figure 19).

3. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC (see Figure 19).





4. Connect the C-III plus VI to the vehicle.

5. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery set to a 20 amp charge rate.





^ The GR-8 (Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station) set to "Power Supply mode is recommended.