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

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Preliminary work needed:

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

Removal:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to positive battery cable connector!

Unlock the positive battery cable connector:

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

Fig 1: Loosening Lock

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

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

Fig 2: Pulling Control Unit BDC To Side Out Of Holder

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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: Pulling Control Unit BDC To Side Out Of Holder

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to positive battery cable connector!

Lock positive battery cable connector:

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

Fig 4: Loosening Lock

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