61 35 125 Removing and installing/replacing body module

Read out programming/coding. 

• Print out and make a note of settings for car and key memory in CKM menu

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead  . 
• Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left  . See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
• Detach airbag control unit with gateway module 65 77 680 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT WITH GATEWAY MODULE .

Unclip pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Pin And Retaining Strap

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Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Pin And Shock Absorber

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Open rotary clips (1) and remove.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover And Rotary Clips

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Release screws (1).

Pull fuse holder (2) back slightly.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuse Holder And Screws

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catches (3) in direction of arrow and remove body module (2) from equipment carrier (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connections, Catches And Body Module

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Replacement: 

Carry out programming/coding. 

• Check printed-out or noted-down settings for car and key memory in CKM menu and reset if necessary.