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 DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Remove both battery earth leads at F03.
Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 61 35 1 AZ .

Remove control unit for Car Access System (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit For Car Access System

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Car Access System With Guide

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Replacement

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

For vehicles with rear-seat entertainment (RSE):

Teach in RSE master key via path:

Body
Rear seat entertainment system
Teach in radio remote control
Radio remote control