66 54 005 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Night Vision System

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove trim for instrument panel on right . See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Press tab (2) to side and remove control unit (3) from module carrier.

Fig 1: Press Tab (2) To Side And Remove Control Unit (3) From Module Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming .

NOTE: New component contains a CD with deblocking code.