61 31 544 Replacing roof switch cluster (roof function center)

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IMPORTANT: Only new parts may be used for replacement (repair kit).

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER

Secure switch unit (1) to cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Switch Unit And Cover

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Clip light unit (1) into cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Light Unit And Cover

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Insert retaining lugs on switching mat (1) correctly into designated guides on board (2).

Connect USIS sensor plug connections (3) to board (2).

NOTE: USIS sensors (3) are used only when anti-theft alarm system is fitted.

Fig 3: Identifying USIS Sensor Plug Connections, Switching Mat Retaining Lugs, And Board

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Insert USIS sensors (1) in direction of arrow into frame (2).

NOTE: USIS sensors (1) are used only when anti-theft alarm system is fitted.

Fig 4: Inserting USIS Sensors Into Frame

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Clip frame (1) into cover (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Frame And Cover

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Turn board (1) over in direction of arrow and connect plug connection (2) to board (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection And Board

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Version from 08/2009:

Rotate PCB (1) in direction of arrow.

Wind cable (2) in direction of arrow and connect with PCB (1).

Fig 7: Rotating PCB

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Clip board (1) onto frame (2).

Installation note:

Make sure guide (3) is correctly seated in frame (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Board, Frame, And Guide

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Installation note:

If anti-theft alarm system is fitted, make sure USIS sensor lead (1) is correctly seated in retaining tabs (2) on frame (3).

Fig 9: Identifying USIS Sensor Lead, Retaining Tabs And Frame

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Clip light pressed screen (1) into light unit (2).

Installation note:

Make sure pin (3) is correctly seated on board (4).

Fig 10: Identifying Light Unit, Screen, Pin, And Board

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Install bulbs (1) in light pressed screen (2).

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 11: Installing Bulbs

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Screw down base (1) to roof switch cluster (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Roof Switch Cluster And Base

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Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING