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66 53 160 Removing and Installing (Replacing) the Top Rear View Control Unit



66 53 160 Removing And Installing (Replacing) The Top Rear View Control Unit







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







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove the cover from the dashboard trim panel







Unlock the retaining lug (1).
Remove the control unit (2) from the bracket.







Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Remove control unit (2).







Replacement:
- Carry out vehicle programming and encoding
- Perform the calibration ("Top View" exterior mirror camera only):

1. Mount KDS quick-release clamp on the wheels of the side being calibrated: e.g. front left and rear left.
(Mounting the KDS quick-release clamp detects wheel centre.)

2. Calibration is performed via BMW diagnosis system:
- Service function
- Body
- All-round vision camera
- Calibration of all-round vision camera