61 35 196 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for automatic operation of tailgate system

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

Necessary preliminary work:

- Remove rear RIGHT FLOOR PANEL

- Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD

NOTE:

From 09/2010, the control unit is installed with a different placement of connector chambers:

(2) control unit to 09/2010 (1)

control unit from 09/2010

Replacement:

When control unit (1) is installed in vehicles with a production date up to 09/2010, the styrofoam projections (3) must be removed completely. Remove piece (A) = approx. 12 mm from styrofoam projection (4).

IMPORTANT: Do not remove styrofoam projection (4) completely.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit Connector Ports And Styrofoam Projections

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove control unit for automatic operation of tailgate system (2) upwards.

Installation note:

Make sure the control unit for automatic operation of tailgate system (2) is correctly seated.

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit And Connectors

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