Control Module From Hydraulic Unit, Unfastening

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-- Set hydraulic unit with control module upward onto a clean, level surface.

-- Remove inner Torx bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Locating Control Module Torx Bolts

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-- Pull off control module from hydraulic unit in -direction of arrow- without canting.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Module Pulled Off From Hydraulic Unit Without Angling

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-- Carefully pull off all sealing rings from valve domes of hydraulic unit.

WARNING:

On a disconnected control module, circuit board is laid open.
No moisture or particles of dirt must penetrate in interior of control module.
The hydraulic pump must not be separated from the hydraulic unit.
Avoid build-up of static electricity!

-- Cover control module magnetic coils with a lint free cloth.

After separating the control module and hydraulic unit, use transport protection for valve body.