61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System: Notes

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove both battery earth leads at F03
Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See TRIM PANEL (US ONLY) or TRIM PANEL (ECE ONLY) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 61 35 CONTROL UNITS .

Remove control unit for Car Access System (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit For Car Access System

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Installation note:

Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Car Access System With Feed Guide

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