61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Trim For Storage Compartment
• Replacement only:  Remove Knob For Controller 

Release screws (1).

Feed controller (2) in direction of arrow out of trim (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Controller, Trim And Mounting Screws

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Replacement: 

Carry out Programming/Coding.