61 35 132 Removing and installing/replacing central gateway module
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
- Disconnect both negative battery cables at F03
- Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) .
Disconnect plug connection (1).
NOTE:
Cable shoe (4) is currently no longer installed.
If installed, release screw (2) and remove cable shoe (4).
Tightening torque 61 35 3AZ .
Pull central gateway module (3) off equipment holder (5) in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
Make sure central gateway module (3) is correctly installed in equipment holder (5).
Replacement:
Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
Perform FlexRay synchronization via path:
- Body
- Central Gateway Module
- Initialize FlexRay