61 31 156 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit In Center Armrest At Rear

Special tools required:

NOTE: Fold down center armrest.
Open upper armrest section.

Lever out front oddments tray (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Version with eject box only:

Version with center armrest storage tray (2) only:

Attach special tools 00 9 341 as illustrated.

Unclip oddments tray in center armrest (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 341)

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Pull back control unit in center armrest at rear (3), lift at front and feed out towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Screw And Center Armrest

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Unlock covers (1) and fold up.

Disconnect all ribbon cables (2).

Remove control unit in center armrest at rear (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Armrest, Covers And Ribbon Cables

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications: