61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console control panel (without CCC/ASK)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Replacement

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip center console control panel (2) at retaining points (4).

Remove center console control panel (2) in direction of arrow from cover (3).

Assign buttons according to vehicle equipment.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Control Panel, Retaining Points, Plug Connection, And Cover

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Replacement note!

Excess length of ribbon cable!

To avoid damage and rattling noise, the ribbon cable must be fitted and secured correctly!

Installation note:

Replacement on vehicles with control panel for automatic climate control:

Install ribbon cable (1) as illustrated and secure over a wide area (A) with adhesive tape (2). Use the entire length of the side face (B) of the center console switch cluster (3) for this purpose.

IMPORTANT: The customer may notice threads of adhesive tape (see arrow)!
Therefore, cleanly cut off adhesive strips!

Refer to INFORMATION ON SECURING COMPONENTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE .

Fig 2: Securing Ribbon Cable With Adhesive Tape

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Installation note:

Replacement on vehicles with control panel for air conditioning system:

Install ribbon cable (1) as illustrated and secure with two adhesive tape strips (2).

Cleanly cut off adhesive tape strips (2).

Refer to INFORMATION ON SECURING COMPONENTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE .

Fig 3: Installing Ribbon Cable And Securing With Two Adhesive Tape Strips

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