32 43 521 Replace the Servotronic control unit

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove the floor trim from the luggage compartment. See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Remove the storage compartment from the luggage compartment

Release nuts (1) on the rear trim panel.

Unlock connector and remove.

Remove the control unit (2) from the bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit Rear And Trim Panel Nuts

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After installation:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING