61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CENTER CONSOLE TRIM

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 61 31 SWITCH .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Cover, Controller And Screws

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Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .