61 35 122 Removing and installing/replacing general module

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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:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
Remove RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING

Release plastic nut (1).

Fig 1: Removing General Module

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Unclip device holder (2) from fixtures (3).

Unlock plug connections (4) and disconnect.

Press catch (6) and remove general module (5) towards rear.

Replacement:

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