32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Release left front seat and tilt towards rear.
Remove front left door sill cover strip.
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar. See 51 43 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT .
Remove cover of bass speaker at left front.

Fold back front left carpet to one side.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 32 43 1AZ .

Installation note:

Secure grounding strap (2) to screw fastening point.

Fig 1: Identifying Grounding Strap With Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 32 43 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit Cover Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove control unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Unit Plug Connections

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After installation: