65 82 300 Removing and installing (replacing) Touchbox controller control unit

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT SIDE TRIM PANEL

REMOVAL:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Loosen the screws (2).

Remove control unit (3).

Fig 1: Locating Touchbox Controller Control Unit Tightening Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

INSTALLATION:

Position control unit (3).

Tighten down screws (2).

Join plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Locating Touchbox Controller Control Unit Tightening Screws

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