61 31 195 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Controller

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NOTE: Operation is described in:
Remove and install decorative strip on center armrest. See 51 16 197 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING DECORATIVE TRIM ON CENTER ARMREST .

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 1: Identifying IDC
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