61 35 030 Removing and installing (replacing) power module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage ( ESD protection ).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Remove spare wheel.

Take off cover for control units (1).

NOTE: Make sure cover for control units (1) is correctly seated on locating pins (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Units And Locating Pins

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove power module (2) in direction of arrow from mounting for control units (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Power Module, Control Units And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.