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). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. Refer to 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM 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. Refer to 61 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING IGNITION STARTER SWITCH .

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

Fig 1: View Of Control Unit For Car Access System

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Of Control Unit For Car Access System

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Version with independent heating:

Initialize all independent heating remote controls. Refer to 64 12 ... INITIALIZING INDEPENDENT HEATING REMOTE CONTROL .