61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 09/2008)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for storage compartment . See 51 16 212 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Carefully raise catches (1) on controller holder (3) and remove controller (2) towards top.

Installation:

Make sure controller (2) is correctly engaged in controller holder (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Controller, Controller Holder And Catches

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Replacement:

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