32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE)61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (COUPE) .
Remove front left wheel arch cover (rear section) . See 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) (Convertible) or 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) (Coupe).

Release screw (1) and remove grounding cable.

Unlock plug (2) with a suitable tool and detach.

Open cable tie (arrowed).

Unclip cable holder (4).

Unlock plug (3) with a suitable tool and detach.

Installation:

Replace faulty cable holder (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Cable Holder

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Unscrew nut (1).

Tightening torque, see 32 43 1AZ in 32 43 ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque, see 32 43 1AZ in 32 43 ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING .

Remove active front steering control unit (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Front Steering Control Unit

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After installation:

Replacement only: Carry out programming/coding .
Carry out adjustment for active front steering . See 32 10 005 Adjustment for active front steering and 61 31 996 CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .