61 35 950 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Comfort Access System (Passive Go)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FLAP IN RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

E70:

Lift back insulating mat (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Unlock catch (2) and remove control unit for Comfort Access System (4) from device carrier (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Insulating Mat, Plug Connection, Catch, Comfort Access System And Device Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .