61 35 001 Removing and installing (replacing) trailer module

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL ON LEFT

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock and remove the trailer module (2) on the latch mechanism (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Trailer Module, Plug Connection And Latch Mechanism

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING