61 31 362 Removing and installing (replacing) wireless remote control

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove cover on ornamental grille for air outlet. See 51 46 026 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT AIR OUTLET TRIM GRILLE .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release expanding rivet (2) and remove control unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit, Expanding Rivet, Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .