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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: The comfort access system is a radio-based system and can be interfered with by radio waves from other systems (e.g. mobile phone).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery earth lead
Only E72: Disconnect BOTH BATTERY EARTH LEADS
Remove TRIM FOR PEDAL MECHANISM

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock latch mechanism (2) and pull out control unit for Car Access System (3) in downward direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanism, Car Access System And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING Vehicles with auxiliary heater:

Initialize TELESTART HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER

For vehicles with Rear-seat entertainment (RSE):

Teach in RSE master key via path:

Body
Rear seat entertainment system
Teach in radio remote control
Radio remote control