61 31 195 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Controller

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center console trim . See 51 16 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Raise controller (2) and disconnect plug connection underneath.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Remove button unit . See 61 31 193 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BUTTON UNIT (MENU/VOICE INPUT) .
Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .