ar4245p082002ewd

Detach/mount connector

Type ar · topic 42.45 · version 0106 · 2015-05-23

Applies to: Model 166, 231, 292 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) Model 207, 212 up to model year 2014 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) Model 218 up to model year 2015 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 42 Brakes - hydraulic and mechanical systems › 42.45 Electronic Stability Program (ESP), stability control (SR) — Series 166 · Series 207 · Series 212 · Series 218 · Series 231 · Series 292

EinPAS 26 Active safety system › 26.20 Braking/traction control › 26.20.12 Sensor/switch/wiring harness — Series 166 · Series 207 · Series 212 · Series 218 · Series 231 · Series 292

AR42.45-P-0820-02EWD

Detach/mount connector

Model

166, 231, 292

with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)

Model

207, 212

up to model year 2014

with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)

Model

218

up to model year 2015

with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)

Detach/mount connector

P42.45-2712-08

Shown on model 212

1

Bow

1n

Security catch

3

Jack

1e

Release lug

2

Connector

4

ESP® control unit

If there is any damage to the bracket (1), connector (2) or lock tab (1n), the corresponding parts must be replaced.
Otherwise, the connector (2) may work its way loose from the ESP® control unit (4) and the brake system may malfunction.

Detach electrical connection

1

Remove cap from electrical connection.

2

Push both release tabs (1e), as shown, upwards and open connector locking mechanism.

Do not use a tool and do not open lock tab (1n).
Otherwise, the lock tab (1n), connector locking mechanism or the bracket (1) may be damaged.

3

Swivel bracket (1) upwards approx. 90°.

Connector (2) is pushed slightly out of the jack (3) on the ESP control unit® (4).

4

Pull connector (2) out of jack (3).

While doing so, do not pull out connector (2) using the bracket (1).
Otherwise, the bracket (1) and connector locking mechanism may be damaged.

5

Swivel bracket (1) downwards until the connector locking mechanism latches.

To avoid damage to the bracket (1) and connector locking mechanism.

Mount electrical connection

6

Push both release tabs (1e), as shown, upwards and open connector locking mechanism.

Do not use a tool and do not open lock tab (1n).
Otherwise, the lock tab (1n), connector locking mechanism or the bracket (1) may be damaged.

7

Swivel bracket (1) upwards approx. 90°.

8

Insert connector (2) far enough into the jack (3) on the ESP® control unit (4) until its entire length makes uniform contact with the jack (3).

While doing so, do not insert connector (2) using bracket (1).
Otherwise, the bracket (1) and connector locking mechanism may be damaged.

9

Swivel bracket (1) downwards until the connector locking mechanism latches.

The connector (2) is drawn into its end position and locked.

10

Mount cap to electrical connection.