61 31 362 Removing and installing (replacing) wireless remote control

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CAPPING TRIM PANEL, TOP RIGHT

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2).

Remove control unit (3).

Installation note:

Position control unit (3) so that positioning pin on rear side engages in associated bore hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Control Unit And Screw

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .