61 35 001 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Trailer Module

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim . See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

E88:

Remove cover for control units (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Units For Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove trailer module (2) in direction of arrow from device mounting (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Trailer Module & Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding.