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61 35 001 Removing and installing (replacing) trailer module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release plastic nuts (1).

Feed out equipment holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Make sure equipment holder (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Releasing Plastic Nuts
G09928954Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock retaining lugs (2).

Pull trailer module (3) up and out.

Installation note: 

Ensure trailer module (3) is seated correctly.

Fig 2: Identifying Trailer Module And Retaining Lugs
G09928955Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .