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

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

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

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

Fig 1: 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: Ignition Starter Switch, Plug Connection And Removal Directions

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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. Refer to 64 12... INITIALIZING INDEPENDENT HEATING REMOTE CONTROL .

Fig 3: Programming Equipment
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