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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unlock and disconnect associated plug connection for ribbon cable (1).

Replace ribbon cable (1) if

plug connection for ribbon cable (1) is damaged
control unit for Car Access System (3) is replaced

The ribbon cable leads to the IGNITION STARTER SWITCH .

Release screw (4) and remove control unit for Car Access System (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit

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Installation:

Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit Installation Position

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Version with independent heating:

Initialize all INDEPENDENT HEATING REMOTE CONTROLS .