61 35 001 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Trailer Module

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2008 BMW 750i, 2008 BMW 750Li, 2007 BMW 750i, 2007 BMW 750Li, and 2006 BMW 750i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove flap in right luggage compartment wheel arch trim . See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catch (2) in direction of arrow and pull out trailer module (3) towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Catch, Trailer Module And Plug Connection

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: Identifying IDC
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.