61 35 430 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for regulated rear axle differential lock (GHAS)

2013 BMW 528xiSECTION 61 35 430 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for regulated rear axle differential lock (GHAS)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)Β .

Necessary preliminary tasks:Β 

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove control unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit And Nuts
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Replacement:Β 

RENDER: 1.0x

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