61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch center (convertible)

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

Carefully lever out roof switch center (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and lower slightly.

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Switch Center With Special Tool

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Unlock retaining clips (1) and feed out roof switch center in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Unlocking Retaining Clips

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove roof switch center.

IMPORTANT:

Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency SOS call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency SOS call system).

After fitting, read out fault memory and if necessary delete entries.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs .

Carry out Vehicle Programming/Coding .