61 35 278 Remove/install Body Domain Controller (BDC)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT
Remove GLOVE BOX
Remove FOOTWELL SIDE TRIM PANEL ON A-PILLAR ON RIGHT .

Removal:

Attention!

Risk of damage to positive battery cable connector!

Unlock the positive battery cable connector:

Loosen lock (1) in direction of arrow.
Unfasten catch (2) on positive battery lead connector (3).
Remove positive battery lead connector (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Positive Battery Lead Connector

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Unlock and disconnect all connectors (1) in marked area.

Release latch mechanisms and pull control unit BDC (2) to the side out of holder.

Fig 2: Locating Control Unit BDC Connectors

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Installation:

Join control unit BDC (2) to the side in holder.

Connect all connectors (1) in marked area.

NOTE: Ensure control unit BDC (2) is correctly engaged in holder.

Fig 3: Locating Control Unit BDC Connectors

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Attention !

Risk of damage to positive battery cable connector!

Lock positive battery cable connector:

Join positive battery cable connector (3) against direction of arrow.
Lock latch mechanism (2) to positive battery cable connector (3).
Close lock (1) against direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Positive Battery Lead Connector

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