71 60 100 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for trailer coupling release

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Pull out control unit for trailer coupling release (2) towards the top.

Installation note:

Make sure control unit for trailer coupling release (2) if fitted correctly.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit For Trailer Coupling Release And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Perform an initialization in the procedure or manual initialization via the button in the luggage compartment (see appropriate Operating Instructions/Manual). The manual initialization is described in the procedure.