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61 31 054 Removing and installing/replacing center console control panel (with CCC/ASK, CIC): Replacement

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Unclip center console control panel (1) at fastening points (2) and (4) and remove.

NOTE: Ribbon cable (3) of center console control panel (1) leads to heating - A/C system control panel.

Installation note: 

Make sure center console control panel (1) engages correctly in upper fastening points (4) and lower fastening points (2).

Fig 1: Removing Centre Console Control Panel
G04727588Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.


Assign buttons according to vehicle equipment.

NOTE: LEDs for seat heating must be removed from the center console switch cluster on vehicles build after 09/2009 with automatic climate control and seat heating!

Refer to information on ESD prevention!

Undo screws (see arrows) and detach cover (1).

Tightening torque: 0.3 Nm

To tighten screws, use special tool 00 9 450 .

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Cover
G06855321Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Wash your hands!
Wear gloves!
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Do not touch printed circuit board!

Grasp printed circuit board only at the sides!

Remove pc-board together with ribbon cable (1) from casing (2).

Fig 2: Identifying PC-Board Ribbon Cable And Casing
G06855315Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: A total of 6 LEDs (1) are removed.
Fig 3: Identifying PC-Board LEDs
G06855316Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Grip LED (1) with suitable pliers (2) as illustrated. Turn pliers (2) in clockwise direction.

Repeat procedure for remaining LEDs.

Installation note: 

Make sure the center console switch cluster is reassembled correctly!

Fig 4: Turning Pliers In Clockwise Direction
G06855317Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.