61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The button for the controller must not be removed!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ .

Remove controller (2) from center console cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Controller With Screws And Centre Console Cover

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .