37 15 055 Removing and installing (replacing) EDC control unit (M3)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim

Remove cable ties (1) from body.

Feed cable (2) out of insulating mat (3) and lay insulating mat to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Of Insulating Mat And Cable Ties

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Release screws (1) and remove equipment carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Equipment Carrier With Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catch (2) and lift control unit (3) out of equipment carrier.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection, Catch And Control Unit Of Equipment Carrier

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After installation

Replacement only: Carry out Vehicle programming and encoding