61 35 795 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for adaptive headlight

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left

Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit

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Pull control unit for adaptive headlight (2) out of equipment carrier (3) slightly.

Unfasten plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Remove control unit for adaptive headlight (2).

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .