61 35 714 Removing and Installing/Replacing Control Unit For Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom right. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Open lock (1) and pull back control unit for slide/tilt sunroof (2).

Disconnect associated plug connections (3).

Remove control unit for slide/tilt sunroof (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Lock, Slide/Tilt Sunroof & Plug Connections

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Installation:

Initialize slide/tilt sunroof

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING

IMPORTANT: There is a risk of permanent battery discharge if programming/coding is not carried out!