65 82 300 Removing and installing (replacing) Touchbox controller control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COMPLETE CENTER CONSOLE .

Version with air duct:

Loosen the screws (1).

Remove Touchbox (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Touchbox Screws

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Version without air duct:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release latch mechanisms at marked points.

Remove Touchbox (2).

Fig 2: Removing Touchbox Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .