61 35 030 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Power Module

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead  . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
• Remove flap in right luggage compartment wheel arch trim  . See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Disconnect plug connections (1).

Installation: 

Ensure correct cable routing.

Release screws (2).

Feed out power module (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Module, Screws And Plug Connections

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Replacement: 

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

• Programming
• Coding
• Car & Key Memory
• CD "CIP"
  Fig 2: Identifying IDC

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