66 20 508 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit (Park Distance Control) (coupe)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with Notes On Protection Against Electrostatic Damage (ESD Protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Trim From Rear Apron
Remove Right Luggage Compartment Trim Panel

Partly detach insulating mat (1) and feed out cable (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Insulating Mat And Cable

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Release screw (1).

Pull out device holder (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Unlock catch (4) and pull control unit out of device holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Device Holder With Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and unlock catch (2).

Remove control unit (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection, Unlock Catch And Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out Programming/Coding.