66 20 508 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit (Park Distance Control)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FROM REAR APRON
Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL
Partially detach insulating mat.

Release screws (1) and pull back device holder (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Device Holder

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catch (2) in direction of arrow and remove control unit (3) upwards from device carrier (4).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Catch

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.