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12 14 550 Replacing Control Unit (DME)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic control units .
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Replacement: 

Unlock stopper (1) in direction of arrow.

Unfasten screws.

Lift out cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Stopper And Screw Direction
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Unlock and detach plug connections on DME control unit (1).

Unlock DME control unit (2) and remove towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying DME Control Unit
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