37 14 525 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for air supply system

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

Necessary preliminary work

Remove ignition key
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove REAR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL

F07

Unfasten connector connection and disconnect.

Remove control unit (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit

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F11

Loosen the nuts (1), disconnect the connector (2) and remove the control unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts And Connector

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After installation

Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
Replacement only: Carry out RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT