66 54 005 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Night Vision System

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY CABLE .
Remove FOLD-DOWN COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE .

Release plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release bolt (2) and remove control unit (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit

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Installation note:

Guides (1) on control unit (2) must be seated correctly in the correct bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Guides On Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

NOTE: New component contains a CD with deblocking code.

CD is requested during encoding/programming by the SSS.