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 DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PANEL on right.

Fold insulating mat (1) to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Insulating Mat

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove control unit (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit And Plug Connection

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Replacement

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .