61 35 132 Removing and installing/replacing central gateway module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Disconnect both negative battery cables atF03
Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See TRIM PANEL (US ONLY) or TRIM PANEL (ECE ONLY) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Cable shoe (4) is currently no longer installed.

If installed, release screw (2) and remove cable shoe (4).

Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 61 35 CONTROL UNITS .

Pull central gateway module (3) off equipment holder (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Central Gateway Module Off Equipment Holder

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Installation note:

Make sure central gateway module (3) is correctly installed in equipment holder (5).

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Perform FlexRay synchronization via path:

Body
Central Gateway Module
Initialize FlexRay