36 11 105 Removing and installing (replacing) RDC control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment trim panel . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect negative battery cable . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull out control unit (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding