61 31 052 Removing and Installing/Replacing Centre Console Switch Cluster

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for storage tray . See 51 16 212 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR CENTER CONSOLE

Release screws (1).

Unclip center console switch cluster (2) in direction of arrow from trim for storage tray (3) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure center console switch cluster (2) engages correctly in trim for storage tray (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Console Switch Cluster, Storage Tray & Screws

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Replacement with build date up to 09/2006:

Cut 0.75 mm ² cable to approx. 15 cm length.

Crimp 0.75 mm² jack (61 13 0 006 663) on prepared cable.

Open plug housing.

Insert jack of prepared cable in pin 5 of 13-pin plug X14056.

Connect cable with 2-part connecting piece (61 13 8 364 566) to lead of 13-pin plug X14056 exiting from pin 7.

Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING

Fig 2: Identifying 2-Part Connecting Piece

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