66 12 100 Removing and installing/replacing slide-in unit for radio control key

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Special tools required:

00 9 340

IMPORTANT: In the event of complaint "slide-in unit for radio-operated key jams or can not be retained", carry out following checks before replacement:

Check both sides of plug connection of ribbon cable (1) to slide-in unit for radio-operated key (4) for correct locking (3).
Check ribbon cable (2) for damage.

If required, lock plug connection of ribbon cable (1) correctly and carry out function check. If this rectifies fault pattern, do not replace slide-in unit for radio-operated key.

Fig 1: Checking Ribbon Cable And Connector

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove knee protection, driver's side, right . See 51 45 252 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING KNEE PROTECTION, DRIVER'S SIDE, RIGHT .

Lever out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 340 at retaining points (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Trim With Special Tool 00 9 340 Of Retaining Points

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Release screws (1).

Remove slide-in unit for radio control key (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Radio Control Key

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Installation:

Make sure clasps (1) are correctly seated, replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Clasps

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