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Alarm Module: Service and Repair: 996



WM 967219 Removing and installing signal converter/immobilizer [996]

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.

2. Remove left side vent.

3. The signal converter on the ignition steering lock housing can be removed through the opening in the dashboard.

4. Open the locking button with a (short) cross-head screwdriver (1/4 turn counter-clockwise). Pull the signal converter out of the holder to the rear.




The figure shows the signal converter without dashboard.




5. Unlock the electrical plug connection from above and disconnect. Remove signal converter housing out of the side vent opening.

Installation
1. Close locking button of the signal converter housing (1/4 turn clockwise).

2. Engage electrical plug connections and install side vent.

3. Connect the battery and perform a function test.