61 35 115 Removing and installing/replacing footwell module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY LEAD .
Remove FOOTWELL SIDE TRIM PANEL ON A-PILLAR, LEFT .

Disconnect connector connections (1) and (3).

Release nuts (2) and remove footwell module (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Footwell Module With Nuts

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .