61 35 001 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Trailer Module

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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 flap in luggage compartment panel on right . See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Lift back insulating mat.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catch (2) and remove trailer module (3) from device carrier (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Catch, Trailer Module And Device Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .