61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove side clamp on center console. See 51 16 178 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) SIDE CLIP AT CENTER CONSOLE .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ .

Remove controller (2) from side clamp on center console cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Controller, Center Console Cover And Screws

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Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .