61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The button for the controller must not be removed!

Necessary preliminary work:

REMOVE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .

Removal:

Release all screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Controller From Center Console Trim

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Installation:

Mount controller (2) on center console trim (3) and tighten with screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Controller From Center Console Trim

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Required follow-up work:

REMOVE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .