61 31 544 Replacing roof switch cluster (roof function center)

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IMPORTANT: Only new parts may be used for replacement (repair kit)*.

*Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Catalogue

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER .

Secure switch unit (1) to cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Switch Unit To Cover

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Clip light unit (1) into cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Light Unit Into Cover

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Insert retaining lugs on switching mat (1) correctly into designated guides on board (2).

Connect USIS sensor plug connections (3) to board (2).

NOTE: USIS sensors (3) are used only when antitheft alarm system is fitted.

Fig 3: Identifying USIS Sensor Plug Connections To Board

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Insert USIS sensors (1) in direction of arrow into frame (2).

NOTE: USIS sensors (1) are used only when antitheft alarm system is fitted.

Fig 4: Identifying USIS Sensors

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Clip frame (1) into cover (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Frame Into Cover

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Turn board (1) over in direction of arrow and connect plug connection (2) to board (1).

Fig 6: Connecting Plug Connection To Board

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Version from 08/2009:

Rotate PCB (1) in direction of arrow.

Wind cable (2) in direction of arrow and connect with PCB (1).

Fig 7: Rotating PCB

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Clip board (1) onto frame (2).

Installation note:

Make sure guide (3) is correctly seated in frame (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Board Onto Frame

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Installation note:

If anti-theft alarm system is fitted, make sure USIS sensor lead (1) is correctly seated in retaining tabs (2) on frame (3).

Fig 9: Identifying USIS Sensor Lead With Retaining Tabs On Frame

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Clip light pressed screen (1) into light unit (2).

Installation note:

Make sure pin (3) is correctly seated on board (4).

Fig 10: Identifying Light Pressed Screen Into Light Unit

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Install bulbs (1) in light pressed screen (2).

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 11: Identifying Bulbs In Light Pressed Screen

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Screw down base (1) to roof switch cluster (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Base To Roof Switch Cluster

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Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .