61 35 001 Removing and installing trailer module

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FLAP IN RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

E70:

Lift back insulating mat.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catch (2) and remove trailer module (3) from device carrier (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Trailer Module, Device Carrier, Plug Connection And Catch

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