61 35 714 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for sliding/tilting sunroof (up to 03/2007) (Sports Wagon)

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IMPORTANT:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM RIGHT

Open lock (1) and pull back control unit for slide/tilt sunroof (2).

Disconnect associated plug connections (3).

Remove control unit for slide/tilt sunroof (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Lock, Slide/Tilt Sunroof & Plug Connections

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .

IMPORTANT:

There is a risk of permanent battery discharge if programming/coding is not carried out!