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11 37 700 Replacing Control Unit (VALVETRONIC)

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Switch off ignition.

Disconnect battery leads. See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

CAUTION: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic control units  . See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS .

Observe following instructions before replacing control unit:

Program control unit  . See 12 14 705 PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNIT (DME / DDE) .

Remove right fresh air duct  . See 64 31 053 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRESH AIR DUCT .

Release screw and remove holder (1).

Release screws and remove cover (2) from control unit box.

NOTE: Release screws on seal (3) only when removing wiring harness.
Fig 1: Locating Holder, Screws And Cover
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Installation: 

Insert tabs (1) in openings (2) and close cover.

Fig 2: Locating Tabs And Cover
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Unlock and detach plug connections on Valvetronic control unit (1).

Remove Valvetronic control unit (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Valvetronic Control Unit
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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Check stored fault messages.

Rectify faults.

Then clear fault memory.