33 60 003 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Dynamic Performance Control

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Attention!

Remove control unit only after being prompted to do so by diagnosis system.

Necessary preliminary work:

Replacement only: Carry out START-UP PROCEDURE and follow instructions on display screen.
Remove BATTERY COVER .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 33 11 8AZ .

Remove control unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Nuts And Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
Replacement only: Continue START-UP PROCEDURE .