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61 31 156 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit In Center Armrest At Rear

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 341

NOTE: Fold down center armrest. Open upper armrest section.

Lever out front oddments tray (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Version With Eject Box Only:

Remove eject box. Refer to 84 11 615 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EJECT BOX (IN REAR CENTER ARMREST) .

Version With Center Armrest Storage Tray (2) Only:

Attach special tools 00 9 341 as illustrated.

Unclip oddments tray in center armrest (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Center Armrest, Front Oddments Tray, Special Tool (00 9 341) And Removal Direction

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Pull back control unit in center armrest at rear (3), lift at front and feed out towards top.

Fig 2: Plug Connection, Screws, Center Armrest Control Unit And Removal Direction

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Unlock covers (1) and fold up.

Disconnect all ribbon cables (2).

Remove control unit in center armrest at rear (3).

Fig 3: Covers, Ribbon Cables And Rear Armrest Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming.
Coding.
Car & Key Memory.
CD "CIP".

Fig 4: Programming Equipment
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