61 35 196 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for automatic operation of tailgate system
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- Remove both battery earth leads at F03
- Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .
NOTE:
From 09/2010, the control unit is installed with a different placement of connector chambers:
- control unit to 09/2010
- control unit from 09/2010
Replacement:
Control unit (2) is installed as shown in vehicles with a production date up to 09/2010.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Pull out control unit for automatic tailgate activation (2) in direction of arrow.
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .