37 15 055 Removing and installing (replacing) EDC control unit (M3)

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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 wheel arch trim . See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Remove cable ties (1) from body.

Feed cable (2) out of insulating mat (3) and lay insulating mat to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Ties, Cable And Insulating Mat

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Release screws (1) and remove equipment carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Equipment Carrier

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catch (2) and lift control unit (3) out of equipment carrier.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection, Catch And Control Unit

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After installation:

Replacement only: Carry out programming/coding