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61 35 125 Removing and installing/replacing body module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

E60: Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right.
Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left. Refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Detach airbag control unit with gateway module. Refer to 65 77 680 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT WITH GATEWAY MODULE .

NOTE: Open glovebox.

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

Fig 1: Removing Pin From Retaining Strap

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

Fig 2: Removing Pin From Shock Absorber

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Open rotary clips (1) and remove.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Locating Rotary Clips

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Release screws (1).

Pull fuse holder (2) back slightly.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuse Holder

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Detach airbag control unit with gateway module. Refer to 65 77 680 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT WITH GATEWAY MODULE .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

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

Fig 5: Removing Body Module From Equipment Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .