66 20 508 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit (Park Distance Control)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FROM REAR APRON
Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL
Partially detach insulating mat.

Release screws (1) and pull back device holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Device Holder Screws

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catch (2) in direction of arrow and remove control unit (3) upwards from device carrier (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Catch

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Replacement:

NOTE: In order to avoid incorrect programming procedures and error messages, it is essential when working with the Progman programming system to always use the latest Progman version.

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to PROGMAN .