65 75 076 Removing and installing/replacing module for passenger compartment protection

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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 panel for luggage compartment partition . See 51 47 140 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PARTITION .

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Expand catches (1) and remove passenger compartment protection module (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Compartment Protection Module And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and coding .