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.
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).
Replacement: Carry out vehicle programming/encoding.