61 35 127 Removing and installing/replacing body gateway module

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

Read out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Print out and make a note of settings for car and key memory in CKM menu

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (US ONLY)

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release body module (2) in area (3) and pull out in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure body module (3) is correctly installed.

Fig 1: Releasing Body Module

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .