61 35 795 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for adaptive headlight

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right glovebox with housing, see 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING

Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull control unit for adaptive headlight (2) out of equipment carrier (3) slightly.

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Remove control unit for adaptive headlight (2).

Fig 1: Unlocking Catch

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Replacement:

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