61 35 360 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS)

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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 trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY)

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 61 35 2AZ .

Pull control unit (3) out of equipment carrier (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure control unit (3) is correctly installed in equipment carrier (4).

Fig 1: Pulling Control Unit Of Equipment Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Carry out calibration:

Service function
Body
Display and information functions
Camera-based assist system
Calibration of lane departure warning