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

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Special tools required:

00 9 340

Necessary preliminary work:

If necessary, remove LOWER LEFT TRIM FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL

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).

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

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).

Release clips at marked points.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Radio-Operated Key And Screws

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Clasps

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