36 11 521 Removing and installing/replacing RPA control unit (cars up to 03/02)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove right rear light. Refer to 63 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT .

Release screws (1) and remove bracket (2) with control unit.

Fig 1: View Of Bracket With RPA Control Unit

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Disconnect plug connector

Release nuts (2) and remove control unit from bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connector For RPA Control Unit

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