61 35 196 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for automatic rear lid actuation

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Partially remove WHEEL ARCH PANEL on right

Remove equipment holder (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure equipment holder (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing Equipment Holder

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release equipment holder (2) and pull out control unit (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Equipment Holder And Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .