61 35 220 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for left or right front door

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front door trim. Refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

If necessary, unclip electrical leads at points (2).

Release screws (3).

Remove control unit in front door (4).

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit In Front Door

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .