Removing the controller

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE OPERATING FACILITY IN THE CENTER CONSOLE .

• Loosen screws (1) 
• Release the latch mechanisms (arrows)
• Remove the iDrive Controller (2)  from the control unit (3) 

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