61 31 019 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Ignition Starter Switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove audio system controller . See 65 12 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER .
Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner . See 64 11 377 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER - A/C SYSTEM .

Release screws (1) of ignition starter switch (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Ignition Starter Switch

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Slide ignition starter switch (1) forwards and feed out in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection (2) and remove ignition starter switch (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Ignition Starter Switch

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Version with independent heating:

Initialize all independent heating remote controls.

Fig 3: Identifying IDC

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