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: Releasing Screws Of Ignition Starter Switch

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Slide ignition starter switch (1) forwards and feed out in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Ignition Starter Switch

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Disconnect plug connection (2) and remove ignition starter switch (1).

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Fig 3: Identifying Controller

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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 .