36 11 520 Removing and installing/replacing RDC control module

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Remove glovebox,

refer to 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVE BOX .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Press lock (1) downwards.

Fig 2: Pressing Lock Downwards

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Tilt RDC control module (1) upwards, turn through 90° and remove vertically towards bottom.

NOTE: Do not damage control module carrier.

Fig 3: Tilting RDC Control Module Upwards

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