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61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster (without CCC/ASK): Replacement

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip center console switch cluster (2) at retaining points (4).

Remove center console switch cluster (2) in direction of arrow from trim (3).

Assign buttons according to vehicle equipment.

Fig 1: Removing Centre Console Switch Cluster From Trim
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Replacement note! 

Excess length of ribbon cable!

To avoid damage and rattling noise, the ribbon cable must be fitted and secured correctly!

Installation note: 

Replacement on vehicles with control panel for automatic climate control: 

Install ribbon cable (1) as illustrated and secure over a wide area (A) with adhesive tape (2). Use the entire length of the side face (B) of the center console switch cluster (3) for this purpose.

IMPORTANT: The customer may notice threads of adhesive tape (see arrow)!
Fig 2: Identifying Ribbon Cable
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Therefore, cleanly cut off adhesive strips!

Refer to INFORMATION ON SECURING COMPONENTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE .

Installation note: 

Replacement on vehicles with control panel for air conditioning system: 

Install ribbon cable (1) as illustrated and secure with two adhesive strips (2).

Cleanly cut off adhesive strips (2).

Refer to INFORMATION ON SECURING COMPONENTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE .

Fig 3: Identifying Ribbon Cable And Adhesive Strips
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NOTE: LEDs for seat heating must be removed from the center console switch cluster on vehicles build after 09/2009 with automatic climate control and seat heating!

Refer to information on ESD prevention!

Undo screws (see arrows) and detach cover (1).

Tightening torque: 0.3 Nm

To tighten screws, use special tool 00 9 450 .

Fig 4: Locating Screws And Cover
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IMPORTANT: Wash your hands!
Wear gloves!
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Do not touch printed circuit board!

Grasp printed circuit board only at the sides!

Remove pc-board together with ribbon cable (1) from casing (2).

Fig 5: Identifying PC-Board Ribbon Cable And Casing
G06855315Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: A total of 6 LEDs (1) are removed.
Fig 6: Identifying PC-Board LEDs
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Grip LED (1) with suitable pliers (2) as illustrated. Turn pliers (2) in clockwise direction.

Repeat procedure for remaining LEDs.

Installation note: 

Make sure the center console switch cluster is reassembled correctly!

Fig 7: Turning Pliers In Clockwise Direction
G06855317Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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