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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel. Refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

CAUTION: Risk of mixing up plugs for door lock and control unit!
Mark relevant plugs prior to removal.

Disconnect plug connections (1).

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit In Front Door

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Release screws (2).

Remove control unit in front door (3).

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: View Of Control Unit

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Replacement:

Initialize control unit in front door. Refer to 67 62... NOTES ON INITIALIZING POWER WINDOW .