61 35 132 Removing and installing/replacing central gateway module

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2017 BMW X3, 2016 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, and 2013 BMW X3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect battery earth lead
Disconnect both negative battery cables at F03
Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Cable shoe (4) is currently no longer installed.
If installed, release screw (2) and remove cable shoe (4).

Pull central gateway module (3) off equipment holder (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Central Gateway Module Off Equipment Holder

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Make sure central gateway module (3) is correctly installed in equipment holder (5).

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Perform FlexRay synchronization via path:

Body
Central Gateway Module
Initialize FlexRay