61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CENTER CONSOLE COVER

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ .

Remove controller (2) from the center console trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Trim, Controller And Screws

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Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .