Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Disconnect plug connection (2).

IMPORTANT: Carefully disconnect plug connection for ribbon cable (1).
Replace the ribbon cable if damaged.
The ribbon cable leads to:

Release screw (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Car Access System Control Unit

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Feed out control unit for Car Access System (4) to left and remove in downward direction.

Installation:

Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Control Unit For Car Access System

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding
Version with independent heating:
Initialize Telestart hand transmitter . See 6412... INITIALIZING TELESTART HAND TRANSMITTER (T90) (UP TO BUILD DATE 03/2007)