61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY x

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unlock control unit for Car Access System (1) at points (2).

Remove control unit for Car Access System (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Control Unit For Car Access System

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Installation:

Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Of Control Unit For Car Access System

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.