61 35 107 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Junction Box Electronics

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove trim for instrument panel , bottom right. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right. See 51 43 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, RIGHT .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Pull junction box electronics (3) in direction of arrow out of passenger compartment fuse box.

Disconnect plug connection behind and remove junction box electronics (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Junction Box Electronics & Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding
Delete transport mode