Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2024M3 COMPETITION XDRIVEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICALGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -- REPAIR -- M3 (G80)61 35 CONTROL UNITS, MODULES61 35 697 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION (AFTER VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS) (AW SPECIFICATION WITHOUT PROGRAMMING/CODING.) (M3 BASE, M3 COMPETITION, M3 COMPETITION M XDRIVE, M3 CS)REMOVE THE CONTROL UNIT FOR THE POWER TAILGATE
2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive
Remove the control unit for the power tailgate
2024 BMW M3 Competition xDriveSECTION Remove the control unit for the power tailgate
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.