66 12 100 Removing and installing/replacing slide-in unit for radio-operated key

IMPORTANT: In the event of complaint "slide-in unit for radio-operated key jams or can not be retained", carry out following checks before replacement:

Check both sides of plug connection of ribbon cable (2) to slide-in unit for radio-operated key (1) for correct locking (3).
Check ribbon cable (4) for damage.

Fig 1: Identifying Ribbon Cable And Radio-Operated Key
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If required, lock plug connection of ribbon cable (2) correctly and carry out function check.
If this rectifies fault pattern, do not replace slide-in unit for radio-operated key.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LOWER LEFT TRIM FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Pull back slide-in unit for radio-operated key (2) with corresponding ribbon cable.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unlock and disconnect associated plug connection for ribbon cable.

Replace the ribbon cable if damaged.

The ribbon cable leads to:

CONTROL UNIT FOR CAR ACCESS SYSTEM .
START/STOP SWITCH .

Fig 2: Pulling Radio-Operated Key
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Remove slide-in unit for radio-operated key (2).