84 21 542 Removing and installing (replacing) hands-free charging electronics (High)

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE lead
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM

E91:

Release retaining clips (1) and remove storage pan (2).

Fold panel (3) upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clips And Storage Pan

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove holder for telematics control unit/SES (2) in direction of arrow from body.

Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Fastener And Guides

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E88/E93:

Raise panel for luggage compartment partition (4) slightly and feed out holder for telematics control unit/SES (2) in direction of luggage compartment.

Release wiring harness fastener (3) from holder for telematics control unit/SES (2).

Installation:

Make sure guides (5) are correctly seated in associated body holders.

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release all nuts.

Remove hands-free charging electronics (3) from holder for telematics control unit/SES (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Hands-Free Charging Electronics

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding
If necessary, log mobile phone on to vehicle