36 11 105 Removing and installing RDC (Tire Pressure Control) control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment trim panel. See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Press sound-insulating material (1) to one side slightly. Release screw (2) and carefully swing out control unit holder a little.

Fig 1: Press Sound-Insulating Material (1) To One Side Slightly

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Disconnect plug connection (1). Press lug (2) in direction of arrow and pull out control unit (3) towards top.

Fig 2: Disconnect Plug Connection (1)

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING