34 52 121 Removing and installing/renewing ICM control unit
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE
(ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove SIDE TRIM PANEL on centre console on left and right.
- Remove centre armrest storage compartment.
- Remove rear centre console trim.
Open ashtray cover (1).
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage in area (1) of centre console on left and right!
Release left and right screws (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque 51 16 7AZ .
Release screws (1) on centre console carrier.
Installation:
Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage to centre console (2)!
Observe the following instruction exactly.
Observe the following instruction exactly.
Raise centre console (1) at rear (A) 7 cm.
NOTE:
Picture shows centre console removed.
Unfasten screws (2).
Installation:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque 34 51 2AZ .
Swing out ICM control unit (3).
Disconnect plug connection (1).
IMPORTANT:
Do not trap any electrical leads when installing ICM control unit!
After removing and installing ICM control unit
After completing tasks, use BMW Diagnosis and Information System to
- Carry out ADJUSTMENT/STARTUP OF ICM CONTROL UNIT
Replacement
After completing tasks, use BMW Diagnosis and Information System to
- Carry out programming/encoding
- Carry out RIDE-HEIGHT CALIBRATION .
- Carry out ADJUSTMENT/STARTUP OF ICM CONTROL UNIT .
- Active front steering only: carry out ADJUSTMENT/INITIAL OPERATION of active front steering.