61 35 220 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for left or right front door

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Read out PROGRAMMING/CODING . Print out and make a note of settings for car and key memory in CKM menu

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

If necessary, unclip electrical leads at points (2).

Release screws (3).

Remove control unit in front door (4).

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit In Front Door

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Check printed-out or noted-down settings for car and key memory in CKM menu and reset if necessary.