61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009 USA models)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: From 03/2009 trailer module AHM3+ will be replaced by trailer module AHM4R.
Plug connectors and associated pin assignments must be adapted if the old plug connector AHM3(+) is fitted.

Plug connector, new AHM4
Plug connector, old AHM3(+)

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connector Models

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove TRAILER MODULE

NOTE: Positions of plugs and associated pin assignments are set out in the diagnosis system.

The repair instruction represents the highest vehicle configuration. Pin assignments of plug connections may be absent if optional equipment is not fitted.

Special tools for disconnecting:

Secondary lock:

Special tool 61 0 324

Primary lock:

Special tool 61 0 316

Special tool for crimping:

Double flat spring contact:

Crimping tool special tool 61 0 202 (crimping tool) with special tool 61 0 230 (matrix)

E70/71 (09/2006 - 03/2009)
Previously AHM3(+)		New AHM4R
Pin no.	Contact (mm² )	Pin no.	Contact (mm² )
1	2.8	13	2.8
2	2.8	20	2.8
3	0.63	-	-
4	0.63	17	0.63
5	0.63	2	0.63
6	0.63	3	0.63
7	0.63	-	-
8	0.63	9	0.63
9	0.63	10	0.63
10	0.63	18	2.8
Recrimp contact from 0.63 mm² to 2.8 mm²
11	0.63	12	2.8
Recrimp contact from 0.63 mm² to 2.8 mm²
12	0.63	15	2.8
Recrimp contact from 0.63 mm² to 2.8 mm²
13	0.63	19	2.8
Recrimp contact from 0.63 mm² to 2.8 mm²
14	0.63	-	-
15	0.63	14	2.8
Recrimp contact from 0.63 mm² to 2.8 mm²
16	0.63	-	-
-	-	1	2.8
-	-	4-8	0.63
-	-	16	2.8

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