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61 35 196 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for automatic operation of tailgate system

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

Necessary preliminary work: 

- Remove rear RIGHT FLOOR PANEL

- Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD

NOTE:

From 09/2010, the control unit is installed with a different placement of connector chambers:

(2) control unit to 09/2010 (1)

control unit from 09/2010

Replacement: 

When control unit (1) is installed in vehicles with a production date up to 09/2010, the styrofoam projections (3) must be removed completely. Remove piece (A) = approx. 12 mm from styrofoam projection (4).

IMPORTANT: Do not remove styrofoam projection (4) completely.
Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit Connector Ports And Styrofoam Projections
G00554294Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove control unit for automatic operation of tailgate system (2) upwards.

Installation note: 

Make sure the control unit for automatic operation of tailgate system (2) is correctly seated.

Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit And Connectors
G00554295Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.