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:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove front left wheel arch cover (rear section)

Release nut (1) and disconnect ground cable.

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Unclip cable holder (3).

Installation:

Replace damaged cable holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Cable Holder And Nut

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Release nuts (1, 2).

Tightening torque 32 43 1AZ.

See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove active front steering control unit (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Steering Control Unit And Nuts

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After installation:

Replacement only: Carry out coding
Only when replacing / programming / coding: Carry out adjustment for active front steering
Teach in center position for power steering gear