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

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Before dismantling it make absolutely sure, whether the controller is installed with the status before or after Life Cycle Impulse (LCI).

NOTE: The number of buttons and shape of controller can vary depending on vehicle type.

Before LCI: Controller (1) has buttons on bottom only.

After LCI: Controller (2) has buttons top and bottom.

Fig 1: Identifying Buttons And Shape Of Controller

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NOTE: These repair instructions describe the removal and installation (replacement) of controller (2)!

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The button for the controller must not be removed!

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove TRIM FOR STORAGE TRAY

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 2: Identifying Catches, Controller Holder And Controller

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Replacement

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.