61 35 950 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for comfort access system

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: The comfort access system is a radio-based system and can be interfered with by radio waves from other systems (e.g. mobile phone).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL ON RIGHT
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT

Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Pin From Shock Absorber

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Open rotary clips (1) and remove.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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Release screws (1).

Pull fuse holder (2) back slightly.

Fig 3: Pulling Fuse Holder

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catch (2) in direction of arrow and remove control unit for comfort access system (3) from device carrier (4).

Installation:

Make sure control unit (3) is correctly seated in device carrier (4).

Fig 4: Removing Control Unit For Comfort Access System From Device Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .