61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

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

NOTE: The Car Access System is a radio-based system and can be interfered with by radio waves from other systems (e.g. mobile phone).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
Remove DASHBOARD TOP SECTION TRIM PANEL

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2).

Remove control unit for Car Access System

Fig 1: Identifying Car Access System Control Unit Plug Connections And Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING