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 ).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for instrument panel , bottom left. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow.

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).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Headlight And Catch

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.