61 35 001 Removing and installing (replacing) trailer module

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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 . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
If necessary, remove storage tray for car jack
If necessary, remove spare wheel
Remove control unit cover

NOTE: Depending on the equipment specification, the position of the trailer module (2) can vary.

Lift trailer module (2) out of equipment mounting (3).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Trailer Module (2), Equipment Mounting (3) And Plug Connection (1)

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding.