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61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 09/2008)

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Before dismantling it make absolutely sure, whether the controller is installed with the status before or after Life Cycle Impulse (LCI).
NOTE: The number of buttons and shape of controller can vary depending on vehicle type.

Before LCI: Controller (1) has buttons on bottom only.

After LCI: Controller (2) has buttons top and bottom.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Controller
G00497785Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: These repair instructions describe the removal and installation (replacement) of controller (2)!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! The button for the controller must not be removed!

Necessary preliminary tasks:  Remove storage compartment. See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Carefully raise catches (1) on controller holder (3) and remove controller (2) towards top. Installation: Make sure controller (2) is correctly engaged in controller holder (3).

Fig 2: Removing & Installing Controller
G00497786Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: Carry out vehicle programming/encoding.