36 11 105 Removing and installing RDC (Tyre Pressure Control) 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:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
If necessary, remove spare wheel
Remove luggage compartment recess panel

Take off cover for control units (1).

Installation:

Make sure cover for control units (1) is correctly seated on locating pins (2).

Fig 1: Removing Off Cover For Control Units

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Remove RDC control unit (1) from device holder.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 2: Identifying RDC Control Unit And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding