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Information Bus: Service and Repair






Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface (J533)

The data bus on board diagnostic interface is located in the right side of the driver footwell near the steering column.

Removal

If the data bus on board diagnostic interface is to be replaced, the work procedure to read out the codes stored in the module must always be performed. Refer to => [ Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface (J533) ] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

- Remove the trim from the footwell on the driver side.

- Disengage harness connector - 1 - and disconnect it from data bus on board diagnostic interface - 2 -.






- Press the pins - 3 - together - arrows - and pull the data bus on board diagnostic interface through the holes.

- Remove data bus on board diagnostic interface from vehicle.

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.