61 35 900 Removing and installing/replacing ring antenna of electronic immobilizer

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Special tools required:

61 3 300

Remove upper section of steering column trim.

Remove lower section of steering column trim.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Slide in special tool 61 3 300 with flattened end (A) facing ring antenna and lever out ring antenna.

Fig 2: Identifying Ring Antenna

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