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32 43 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Unit For Active Front Steering
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead. See BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (COUPE) or BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE) .
- Remove front left wheel arch cover (rear section). See FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) (COUPE) or FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) (CONVERTIBLE) .
Release screw (1) and remove grounding cable.
Unlock plug (2) with a suitable tool and detach.
Open cable tie (see arrow in illustration).
Unclip cable holder (4).
Unlock plug (3) with a suitable tool and detach.
Installation:
Replace faulty cable holder (4).
Unscrew nut (1).
Tightening torque 32 43 1AZ .
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 32 43 1AZ .
Remove active front steering control unit (3).
After installation:
- Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING
- Carry out adjustment for active front steering. See ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .
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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.