66 20 508 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit (Park Distance Control)

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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 luggage compartment floor trim . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Remove spare wheel.

Take off cover for control units (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Control Unit Cover Seated On Locating Pins

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Lift control unit (2) out of mounting for control units (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections And Control Units

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.