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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1968 (DISTANCE SYSTEMS, CRUISE CONTROL - REPAIR)PARK DISTANCE CONTROL66 20 508 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT (PARK DISTANCE CONTROL)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

66 20 508 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit (Park Distance Control)

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 66 20 508 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit (Park Distance Control)
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Fold insulating mat (1) to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Insulating Mat
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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove control unit (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit And Plug Connection
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Replacement 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

RENDER: 1.0x

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