34 52 121 Removing and installing/replacing 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 center console on left and right
- Remove CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT
- Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM
Open ashtray cover (1).
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage in area (1) of center console on left and right!
Release left and right screws (1).
Installation note:
Tightening torque 51 16 7AZ .
Release screws (1) on center console carrier.
Installation note:
Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage to center console (2)!
Observe the following instruction exactly.
Observe the following instruction exactly.
Raise center console (1) at rear (A) 7 cm.
NOTE:
Picture shows center console removed.
Unfasten screws (2).
Installation note:
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 repair work, use BMW DIS (scan tool) to carry out ADJUSTMENT/STARTUP OF ICM CONTROL UNIT .
Replacement:
Use BMW DIS (scan tool) for the following tasks:
- 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