37 14 055 Removing and installing/replacing DYNAMIC DRIVE control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT
Remove side TRIM IN FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and nut (concealed) above control unit.

Tightening torque 37 14 24AZ .

Pull out Dynamic Drive control unit towards bottom.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Nut

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After installation:

Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering. See ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING and CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Only when replacing / programming / coding: Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .