61 35 107 Removing and installing or replacing junction box electronics

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL , bottom right

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2).

Fold down passenger compartment fuse box (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Folding Passenger Compartment Fuse Box

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2) and pull junction box electronics (3) out of holder in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure junction box electronics (3) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Removing Junction Box Electronics From Holder

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Delete transport mode.