61 35 958 Removing and installing/replacing interior aerial for comfort access system on left or right (luggage compartment, side)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip interior aerial for Comfort Access System (2) and remove.

Installation note:

Make sure interior aerial for Comfort Access System (2) is correctly seated in designated holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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