61 35 127 Removing and installing/replacing body gateway module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Read out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Print out and make a note of settings for car and key memory in CKM menu

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT (same as right side)

NOTE: Open glovebox.

Unclip pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Unclipping Pin From Retaining Strap

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Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Unclipping Pin From Shock Absorber

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Open rotary clips (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Cover

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Release screws (1).

Pull fuse holder (2) back slightly.

Fig 4: Pulling Fuse Holder

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Detach AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT WITH GATEWAY MODULE .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catches (3) in direction of arrow and remove body module (2) from equipment carrier (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Body Module, Equipment Carrier And Plug Connections

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Check printed-out or noted-down settings for car and key memory in CKM menu and reset if necessary