64 12 650 Removing and installing / replacing receiver/Telestart of independent heating

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Installation location E38: on wheel arch, left.

Partially remove backrest or rest side section for rear seat.

Pull off connector, unfasten screw and lift out Telestart receiver.

Installation instructions:

Receiver must be reinitialized after replacement.

Fig 1: Removing Telestart Receiver (1 Of 2)

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Installation location E 39 saloon/sedan: on wheel arch, right.

Partially remove backrest or rest side section for rear seat.

Pull off connector, unfasten screw and lift out Telestart receiver.

Installation instructions:

Receiver must be reinitialized after replacement.

Installation location: on trunk floor

Remove trunk floor trim panel.

Pull off connector, unfasten screw and lift out Telestart receiver.

Installation instructions:

Receiver must be reinitialized after replacement.

Fig 2: Removing Telestart Receiver (1 Of 2)

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Initialization

Fig 3: Identifying Telestart Receiver Proper Initialization Method

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With a new Telestart receiver both hand transmitters must be reinitialized.

Interrupt voltage supply of receiver by pulling fuse as per circuit diagram for approx. 10 seconds.
Insert fuse. Briefly actuate switch-off rocker switch of hand transmitter within next 3 seconds.
Briefly actuate switch-on rocker switch of hand transmitter within next 5 seconds.
After another 3 seconds remote control is ready for operation.
Briefly actuate switch-off rocker switch of hand transmitter; switch-on indicator lamp then no longer flashes.
Then carry out function check.