61 31 195 Removing and installing front controller

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Special tools required:

Removal:

Lever out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 327 .

Feed out cover (1) from guide in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Feeding Out Cover From Guide

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Release screws (1) and feed out controller (2) from guide in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Feeding Out Controller From Guide

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) on controller (2).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector On Controller

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Installation:

Connect connector (1) to controller (2).

Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Controller

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NOTE: Ensure correct cable routing (1).

Guide (2) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 5: Locating Cable Routing Guide

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Join controller (2) in guide in direction of arrow.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 5AZ .

NOTE: Ensure controller (2) is correctly fitted in guide.

Fig 6: Installing Controller

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NOTE: Guide and clamp on cover (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 7: Locating Guide And Clamp

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Join cover (1) in direction of arrow.

NOTE: Ensure cover (1) is correctly fitted in guide.

Fig 8: Installing Cover

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