37 15 055 Removing And Installing / Replacing EDC 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) .
Comply with notes and instructions on handling fiber-optic cables. See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

After installation:

Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove glovebox . See 51 16 367 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX (WITH ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTOR) WITH HOUSING .
Remove fuse box from instrument panel carrier

Disconnect both plug connections (1).

If necessary, disconnect plug connections of other control units and tie up wiring assemblies.

Remove main wiring harness from A-pillar and pull a little towards rear.

Unclip EDC control unit (2) and remove towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying EDC Control Unit And Plug Connections

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