61 35 220 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Control Unit For Left Or Right Front Door

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim . See 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

If necessary, unclip electric leads at point (3).

Remove control unit in front door (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit, Plug Connections & Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING