61 35 900 Removing and installing/replacing ring antenna of electronic immobilizer
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Special tools required:
- 613 300
For further information on special tools, refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-Series (M54/E46) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove upper section of steering column trim. Refer to STEERING COLUMN UPPER TRIM .
- E46 only: Remove lower section of steering column trim. Refer to STEERING COLUMN LOWER TRIM .
Slide in special tool 61 3 300 with flattened end (A) facing ring antenna and lever out ring antenna.