61 35 122 Removing and installing/replacing general module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with 61 35 ... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel, see 51 47 102 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Disconnect negative battery cable
Remove right glovebox with housing, see 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING

Release plastic nut (1).

Unclip device holder (2) from fixtures (3).

Unlock plug connections (4) and disconnect.

Press catch (6) and remove general module (5) towards rear.

Fig 1: Pressing Catch And Remove General Module

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding, see Vehicle programming and coding .