33 34 060 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for rear axle slip control

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

REMOVE BATTERY

Unlock plug connection (1) on control unit (2) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit And Plug Connection

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Release nut (1) and remove control unit (2).

Tightening torque 33 34 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit And Nut

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After installation

Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING