61 35 080 Removing and installing/replacing control unit/module for left or right seat adjustment

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD

Unclip cover in upper rail at front (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Upper Rail

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Unlock latch mechanisms (1).

Feed out control unit for seat adjustment (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Control Unit For Seat Adjustment

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove control unit for seat adjustment (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Control Unit For Seat Adjustment And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Make sure mounts (1) and retaining tabs (2) of control unit for seat adjustment (3) are correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Control Unit For Seat Adjustment, Mounts And Retaining Tabs

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .