61 31 152 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit in center armrest at front

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

CAUTION: To avoid damage, place center armrest on a suitable surface.

Disconnect plug connections (1) from control unit in center armrest (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connections

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Levering Out Front Center Armrest Trim

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lever out front center armrest trim (2) with special tool 00 9 341 and remove and direction of arrow.

Unlock catches (1), feed out control unit in center armrest (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Feeding Out Control Unit In Center Armrest

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Fig 4: View Of Control Unit

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.