61 35 795 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for adaptive headlight

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove right glovebox. Refer to 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVE BOX .

Unscrew bolt (1).

Detach air duct for right footwell (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Locating Air Duct For Right Footwell

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catch (2) towards top.

Pull control unit for adaptive headlight (3) out of equipment carrier (4) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit For Adaptive Headlight

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .