61 31 362 Removing and installing (replacing) wireless remote control

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Lower HEADLINING .

Removal:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release expanding rivet (2) and remove control unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit Expanding Rivet

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Installation:

Installation note:

Position control unit (3) so that positioning pin on rear side engages in associated bore hole.

Insert control unit (3) and fasten with expanding rivet (2).

Connect the plug (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit Expanding Rivet

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Required follow-up work:

Disconnect battery earth lead