61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch cluster

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

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

Carefully unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 340 and remove.

Fig 1: Uncliping Trim With Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Release retaining clips (1).

Lever roof switch cluster with special tool 00 9 317 out of headliner.

Disconnect plug connections underneath.

Installation note:

Before installing, fit trim on roof switch cluster.

Make sure trim is correctly seated.

Feed in roof switch cluster at an angle of 90° with respect to the headliner and attach.

Fig 2: Releasing Retaining Clips

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Installation note:

If necessary, initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .

IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency call system).
After fitting, read out fault memory and if necessary delete entries.

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
If necessary, remove BULBS .
If necessary, remove HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
If necessary, INITIALIZE SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .