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32 43 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Unit For Active Front Steering

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release nut (1) and disconnect ground cable.

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Unclip cable holder (3).

Installation: 

Replace damaged cable holder.

Fig 1: Plug Connections, Cable Holder And Nut
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Release nuts (1, 2).

Tightening torque: 32 43 1AZ .

Remove active front steering control unit (3).

Fig 2: Active Front Steering Control Unit And Nuts
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After installation: