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

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!

Fold back front right floor trim.

Remove kickplate in footwell in front of and next to control unit; if necessary, cut along specified lines with knife and secure later with adhesive tape.

Release screws (1) and lay grounding cable to one side.

Installation: 

Secure grounding cable as illustrated to retaining plate.

Tightening torque 32 43 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Grounding Cable Screws
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Raise active front steering control unit and turn over.

Disconnect plug connections and remove active front steering control unit.

Fig 2: Removing Active Front Steering Control Unit
G04760491Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: