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

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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

Replacement:

Release screw (1).

Remove slide-in unit for radio-operated key (2) from trim panel (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Slide-In Unit For Radio-Operated Key From Trim Panel

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