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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM
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: Identifying Control Units And Pins

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

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

Fig 2: Lifting Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .