36 11 105 Removing and installing RDC (Tire Pressure Control) control unit

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove SPARE WHEEL WELL PANEL at rear.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock equipment holder tabs.

Lift upward to pull out RDC control unit (2).

Fig 1: Identifying RDC Control Unit And Plug Connection

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Replacement

Carry out programming/encoding