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 .
If necessary, remove storage tray for car jack
If necessary, remove spare wheel
Remove control unit cover

M5 only:

Remove BATTERY

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, Connector, And Mounting

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