37 14 055 Removing and installing/replacing DYNAMIC DRIVE control unit

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove SIDE COVER ON INSTRUMENT PANEL

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 37 14 8AZ .

Remove Dynamic Drive control unit (3) from side.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Screw And Dynamic Drive Control Unit

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Installation note:

Insert control unit (1) with lug (2) into corresponding opening in support tube. Engagement stud (3) must rest correctly in opening of lug (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit, Lug And Stud

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After installation:

Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING
Only when replacing/programming/coding: Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .