61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: The comfort access system is a radio-based system and can be interfered with by radio waves from other systems (e.g. mobile phone).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the illustration shows the bottom left instrument panel trim removed.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

IMPORTANT: Carefully disconnect plug connection for ribbon cable (1).
Replace ribbon cable (1) if damaged.
The ribbon cable leads to:

Release screw (3), feed control unit for Car Access System (4) out of holder and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Car Access System Control Unit And Plug Connection

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Installation:

Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Car Access System Control Unit And Guide

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Replacement: