36 11 520 Removing and installing/replacing RDC control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection), refer to 61 35...NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove glovebox, refer to 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVE BOX .

Remove panel (1).

Fig 1: Removing Panel

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Press retaining hook (2) downwards and remove control unit (3) towards rear from control unit carrier.

Fig 2: Removing Control Unit

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