Passenger door module (PDM), replacing

Preparations

Caution! New software can only be ordered when the control module is installed in the car. VIDA reads off the new control module identity which is required to order the correct software.

Always check that the control module and control module box connectors do not have bent or damaged terminals or sockets. This may have been the cause of the fault.

Removing the passenger door module (PDM)

Ignition off.

Remove:
- the door panel, see Panel front side door, replacing Service and Repair.
- the nut and screw holding the control module in place
- the connectors.
Grasp the underneath of the control module. Press upwards. Carefully pull the control module from the lower catches.

Release the upper catches using a weatherstrip tool. Lift out the control module.

Note! Check that the control module's connectors are intact.

Installing the passenger door module (PDM)
Press the control module into place.

Install:
- the connectors
- the nut and screw
- the door panel, see Panel front side door, replacing Service and Repair.

Ordering software
Order software for the passenger door module (PDM). Software Downloading

Finishing
Initialize the window position in the communication input.

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.

Safety Warning

Passenger Door Module (PDM)

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic