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 DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
RELEASE LEFT FRONT SEAT and tilt towards rear
Remove front left DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Remove footwell SIDE TRIM PANEL on A-pillar.
Remove cover of BASS SPEAKER at left front.

Fold back front left carpet to one side.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 32 43 1AZ .

Installation note:

Secure grounding strap (2) to screw fastening point.

Fig 1: Identifying Strap And Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 32 43 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove control unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Unit Plug Connections

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After installation

Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING .