61 31 052 Removing and Installing/Replacing Centre Console Switch Cluster

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Unclip center console switch cluster (2) in direction of arrow from trim for storage tray (3) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure center console switch cluster (2) engages correctly in trim for storage tray (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Console Switch Cluster, Storage Tray & Screws

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Replacement with build date up to 09/2006:

Cut 0.75 mm ² cable to approx. 15 cm length.

Crimp 0.75 mm² jack (61 13 0 006 663) on prepared cable.

Open plug housing.

Insert jack of prepared cable in pin 5 of 13-pin plug X14056.

Connect cable with 2-part connecting piece (61 13 8 364 566) to lead of 13-pin plug X14056 exiting from pin 7.

Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING

Fig 2: Identifying 2-Part Connecting Piece

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