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). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim. Refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
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: Removing Control Units Cover

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

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

Fig 2: Locating Control Unit Plug Connections

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Replacement:

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