32 43 010 Removing and installing / replacing control unit for active front steering
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. 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). Refer to NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
.
IMPORTANT:
Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!
After installation:
- Replacement only: Carry out coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .
- Replacement/coding only: Carry out adjustment for active front steering. Refer to 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove right entrance strip. Refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Remove right front seat. Refer to 52 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .
- Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- If necessary, remove front right floor mat.
- Remove side trim in front right footwell. Refer to 51 43 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, RIGHT .
- Fold back front right floor trim.
- Remove kickplate in footwell in front of and next to control unit; if necessary, cut along specified lines with knife and secure later with adhesive tape.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 8 N.m.
Lay grounding cable to one side.
Installation:
Secure grounding cable as illustrated to retaining plate.
Raise active front steering control unit and turn over.
Unlock connector and remove.
Remove active front steering control unit.