61 35 900 Removing and installing/replacing ring antenna of electronic immobilizer: Procedure

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Remove top section of steering column casing, refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM (UPPER SECTION) .

Remove lower section of steering column trim, refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM (LOWER SECTION) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ring Antenna Of Electronic Immobilizer Harness Connector

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Slide in special tool 61 3 300 with flattened end (A) facing ring antenna and lever out ring antenna.

Fig 2: Removing Ring Antenna Of Electronic Immobilizer

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