33 60 003 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Dynamic Performance Control

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IMPORTANT: Remove control unit only after being prompted to do so by diagnosis system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Replacement only: Start INITIAL OPERATION and follow instructions on screen
Remove BATTERY COVER

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove control unit (3).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 33 11 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Nuts And Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
Replacement only: Continue INITIAL OPERATION