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61 35 127 Removing And Installing/Replacing Body Gateway Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL ON RIGHT
Disconnect negative battery cable
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT

NOTE: Open glovebox.

Unclip pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Removing Pin From Retaining Strap

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Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Removing Pin From Shock Absorber

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Open rotary clips (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Rotary Clips

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Release screws (1).

Pull fuse holder (2) back slightly.

Fig 4: Pulling Fuse Holder

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Detach AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT WITH GATEWAY MODULE .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catches (3) in direction of arrow and remove body module (2) from equipment carrier (4).

Fig 5: Removing Body Module From Equipment Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ CODING