61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch cluster (coupe)

Special tools required:

00 9 341

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with Notes On Protection Against Electrostatic Damage (ESD Protection)!

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for Handling Light Bulbs (Interior Lights).

Carefully lever out roof light trim (1) with special tool 00 9 341.

Reflector underneath must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 341), Roof Light Trim And Removal Direction

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Retainer (1) is on centerline of reading light.

Carefully unlock both retainers (1) on left/right with special tool 00 9 341.

Reflector (2) and roof liner (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 341), Retainers, Reflector, Roof Liner And Removal Direction

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Carefully unlock both retainers on left/right with special tool 00 9 341 and lever out roof light (1).

Disconnect plug connections underneath and remove roof switch cluster (1) from roof liner (2).

IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency SOS call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency SOS call system).

After fitting, read out fault memory and if necessary delete entries.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 341), Roof Switch Cluster, Roof Liner And Removal Direction

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Installation:

Assemble roof light prior to installation:

Feed in roof light trim (1) at line (2)
Press roof light trim (1) in direction of arrow onto roof light (3)

Make sure roof light trim (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Roof Light Trim, Line, Roof Light And Installation Direction

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Replacement:

If necessary, convert bulbs.
Note Bulb Type
Carry out Vehicle Programming/Coding
Initialize Slide/Tilt Sunroof.