61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 10/2009)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Before dismantling it is imperative to note whether the controller is installed with a version before or after 10/2009!

NOTE: The number of buttons and shape of controller can vary depending on vehicle type.

Before 10/2009: Controller (1) has buttons on bottom only .

After 10/2009 : Controller (2) has buttons top and bottom .

Fig 1: Locating Front Controller Buttons

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NOTE: These repair instructions describe the removal and installation (replacement) of controller (2)!

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRE CONSOLE COVER

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Carefully raise catches (1) on controller holder (3) and remove controller (2) towards top.

Installation note:

Make sure controller (2) is correctly engaged in controller holder (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Controller, Holder And Catches

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .