66 53 170 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Top-/Rear-/Side-View Camera

2011 BMW 535i GTSECTION 66 53 170 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Top-/Rear-/Side-View Camera
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION ).

Necessary preliminary tasksΒ 

Remove lid of left luggage compartment trim panel (1).

Remove luggage compartment flap (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Left Luggage Compartment Trim Panel Lid And Luggage Compartment Flap
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Unscrew nuts (1).

Lever out expanding rivet (2).

Remove left floor panel support (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Left Floor Panel Support, Expanding Rivet And Nuts
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Lever out expanding rivet (1).

Carefully raise wheel arch trim panel (2) a little on left of luggage compartment.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim Panel And Expanding Rivet
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RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.