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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull out trailer module (2) upwards in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Trailer Module

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .