36 11 105 Removing and installing RDC control unit (Sedan)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment trim panel . See 51 47 203 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AT REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Press sound-insulating material (1) to one side slightly.

Release screw (2) and carefully swing out control unit holder a little.

Fig 1: Identifying Sound-Insulating Material And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Press lug (2) in direction of arrow and pull out control unit (3) towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Lug And Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding