36 11 520 Removing And Installing/Replacing RDC Control Unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove glovebox . See 51 16 367 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX (WITH ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTOR) WITH HOUSING .

Lower duct (1) for footwell ventilation.

Fig 1: Identifying Duct

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Unlock plug connection (1) and remove RDC control unit (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And RDC Control Unit

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