61 31 152 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit In Center Armrest At Front

NOTE:

Special Tools Required:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

CAUTION: To avoid damage, place center armrest on a suitable surface.

Disconnect plug connections (1) from control unit in center armrest (2).

Fig 1: Plug Connections And Center Armrest Control Unit

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Release screws (1).

Lever out front center armrest trim (2) with special tool 00 9 341 and remove and direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Screws, Center Armrest Trim, Special Tool (00 9 341) And Removal Direction

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Unlock catches (1), feed out control unit in center armrest (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Catches, Center Armrest Control Unit And Removal Directions

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications: