66 53 160 Removing and installing (replacing) the Top Rear View control unit

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Necessary preliminary work

Remove the cover from the dashboard trim panel

Unlock the retaining lug (1).

Remove the control unit (2) from the bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lug And Control Unit

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove control unit (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING
Perform the calibration ("Top View" exterior mirror camera only):
1. Mount KDS quick-release clamp on the wheels of the side being calibrated: e.g. front left and rear left.
  (Mounting the KDS quick-release clamp detects wheel center.)
2. Calibration is performed via BMW diagnosis system:
  - Service function
    - Body
      - All-round vision camera
        
        Calibration of all-round vision camera