61 35 015 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit For Car Access System

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage ( ESD protection).

NOTE: The comfort access system is a radio-based system and can be interfered with by radio waves from other systems (e.g. mobile phone).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the illustration shows the bottom left instrument panel trim removed.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

IMPORTANT:

Carefully disconnect plug connection for ribbon cable (1).

Replace ribbon cable (1) if damaged.

The ribbon cable leads to:

Insert for radio control key
Start/Stop switch

Fig 1: Identifying Ribbon Cable & Plug Connection
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Release screw (3), feed control unit for Car Access System (4) out of holder and remove.

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Car Access System & Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding.