61 31 362 Removing and installing (replacing) receiver for radio remote control

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

Preliminary work needed:

Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .

Removal:

Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

Release the expanding rivet (2) and remove the receiver (3).

Fig 1: Releasing Expanding Rivet

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Installation:

NOTE: Position the receiver (1) so that the positioning pin (2) is aligned with the associated bore.

Fig 2: Locating Receiver

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Install the receiver (3) and secure it with the expanding rivet (2).

Connect the connector (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Expanding Rivet

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