66 12 100 Removing and installing (replacing) slide-in unit for radio-operated key (start/stop switch)

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Ribbon Cable, Radio-Operated Key And Correct Locking

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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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove KNEE PROTECTION, RIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE

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

Fig 2: Removing Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Release screws (1).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Radio-Operated Key Slide-In Unit And Screws

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Clasps

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