66 53 160 Removing and installing (replacing) the Top Rear View control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove the cover from the dashboard trim panel

Unlock the retaining lug (1). Remove the control unit (2) from the bracket.

Fig 1: Remove Control Unit (2) From Bracket

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect. Remove control unit (2).

Fig 2: Unlock Plug Connections (1) And Disconnect

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding
Perform the calibration ("Top View" exterior mirror camera only):
1. Mount KDS quick-release clamp on the wheels of the side being calibrated: e.g. front left and rear left. (Mounting the KDS quick-release clamp detects wheel center.)
2. Calibration is performed via BMW diagnosis system:
  - Service function
  - Body
  - All-round vision camera
  - Calibration of all-round vision camera