66 12 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Slide-In Unit For Radio-Operated Key

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Special tools required:

00 9 340

IMPORTANT: In the event of complaint "slide-in unit for radio-operated key jams or can not be retained", carry out following checks before replacement:

Check both sides of plug connection of ribbon cable (2) to slide-in unit for radio-operated key (1) for correct locking (3).
Check ribbon cable (4) for damage.

Fig 1: Checking Ribbon Cable
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If required, lock plug connection of ribbon cable (2) correctly and carry out function check.
If this rectifies fault pattern, do not replace slide-in unit for radio-operated key.

Lift out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 at holding points (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Lifting Up Cover

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Release screws (1).

Pull back slide-in unit for radio-operated key (2) with corresponding ribbon cable.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unlock ribbon cable plug connection.
Replace the ribbon cable if damaged.
The ribbon cable leads to:

Remove slide-in unit for radio-operated key (2).

Fig 3: Radio-Operated Key Unit And Screws

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