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61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unlock and disconnect associated plug connection for ribbon cable (1).

Replace ribbon cable (1) if

The ribbon cable leads to the IGNITION STARTER SWITCH .

Release screw (4) and remove control unit for Car Access System (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit
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Installation: 

Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit Installation Position
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Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Version with independent heating:

Initialize all INDEPENDENT HEATING REMOTE CONTROLS .