Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL

Press sound-insulating material (1) to one side slightly.

Release screw (2) and carefully swing out control unit holder a little.

Fig 1: Pressing Sound-Insulating Material

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Press lug (2) in direction of arrow and pull out control unit (3) towards top.

Fig 2: Pressing Sound-Insulating Material

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