61 35 910 Removing and installing/replacing control unit of electronic immobilizer
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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
- Remove storage compartment in instrument panel (driver's side). Refer to 51 16 392 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (DRIVER'S SIDE) .
Release nuts (1), tightening torque, refer to 61 35 1AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .
Disconnect plug connection (2) and remove immobilizer control unit.
UK Vehicles Only:
The control unit of the electronic immobilizer is protected by a metal bracket. Nuts (1) are special tamperproof nuts.
Replacement:
Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .