61 35 115 Removing and installing/replacing footwell module

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove FOOTWELL SIDE TRIM PANEL ON A-PILLAR, LEFT

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove footwell module (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Footwell Module With Nuts And Plug Connection

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REPLACEMENT:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.