61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with Notes On Protection Against Electrostatic Damage (ESD Protection) .

NOTE: The comfort access system is a radio-based system and can be interfered with by radio waves from other systems (e.g. mobile phone).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Decorative Strip On Instrument Panel On Left
Remove Light Operator Unit
Remove Trim Panel For Pedal Assembly

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unlock and disconnect associated plug connection for ribbon cable (1).

Replace ribbon cable (1) if damaged.

The ribbon cable leads to:

Insert for radio control key
Start/Stop switch

Release screw (3) and remove control unit for Car Access System (4) in downward direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Ribbon Cable And Screw

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Installation:

Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Car Access System And Feed Guide

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Replacement:

Carry out Programming/Coding.

Version with independent heating:

Initialize Telestart hand transmitter.