61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5 M, 2012 BMW X5 M, 2011 BMW X5 M, and 2010 BMW X5 M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 work

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Only disconnect E72: both battery earth leads.
Remove TRIM FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock latch mechanism (2) and pull out control unit for Car Access System (3) in downward direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Latch Mechanism And Car Access System

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Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Vehicles with auxiliary heater:

Initialize Telestart hand-held transmitter . See 64 12... INITIALIZING TELESTART HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER (T93) (FROM VERSION 03/2007 ONWARD) or 64 12... INITIALIZING TELESTART HAND TRANSMITTER (T90)

For vehicles with Rear-seat entertainment (RSE):

Teach in RSE master key via path:

Body
Rear seat entertainment system
Teach in radio remote control
Radio remote control