61 35 910 Removing and installing/replacing control unit of electronic immobilizer

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection), refer to 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

NOTE: Secure control unit of electronic immobilizer (3) against falling out.

Release screws (2) and remove control unit of electronic immobilizer (3).

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit Of Electronic Immobilizer

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.