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61 35 132 Removing and installing/replacing central gateway module

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

Necessary preliminary work: 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Cable shoe (4) is currently no longer installed.

If installed, release screw (2) and remove cable shoe (4).

Tightening torque 61 35 3AZ .

Pull central gateway module (3) off equipment holder (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Central Gateway Module Equipment Holder
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Installation note: 

Make sure central gateway module (3) is correctly installed in equipment holder (5).

Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Perform FlexRay synchronization via path: