61 35 132 Removing and installing/replacing central gateway module

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Disconnect both negative battery cables at F03
Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Cable shoe (4) is currently no longer installed.

If installed, release screw (2) and remove cable shoe (4).

Tightening torque 61 35 3AZ .

Pull central gateway module (3) off equipment holder (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Central Gateway Module Equipment Holder

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Installation note:

Make sure central gateway module (3) is correctly installed in equipment holder (5).

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Perform FlexRay synchronization via path:

Body
Central Gateway Module
Initialize FlexRay