61 35 015 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit For Car Access System

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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) .

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 negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release catches (2) and pull out control unit for Car Access System (3) in downward direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Catches And Car Access System

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Replacement:

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

Version with independent heating:

Initialize Telestart hand transmitter . See 64 12 ... INITIALIZING TELESTART HAND TRANSMITTER .