61 35 127 Removing and installing/replacing body gateway module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Read out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Print out and make a note of settings for Car&Key Memory in CKM menu

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove cable shoe (4).

Tightening torque 61 35 3AZ .

Pull body module (3) out of equipment holder (5) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure body module (3) is correctly installed in equipment holder (5).

Fig 1: Pulling Body Module Out Of Equipment Holder

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Perform FlexRay synchronization via path:

Body
Central Gateway Module
Initialize FlexRay

Check printed-out or noted-down settings for car and key memory in CKM menu and reset if necessary