33 60 007 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for regulated differential lock

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove control unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit, Plug Connections And Nuts

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Replacement:

Perform VEHICLE CODING/PROGRAMMING .
Perform START-UP .