61 35 107 Removing and installing or replacing Junction Box electronics

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove FOOTWELL SIDE TRIM PANEL on A-pillar, right
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL , bottom right

NOTE: Glovebox removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove junction box electronics (3) from holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Junction Box Electronics With Plug Connection And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation:

Make sure junction box electronics is correctly seated on plug connection (2) of holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.

Delete transport mode.