61 31 544 Replacing roof switch cluster (roof function center)

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IMPORTANT: Only new parts may be used for replacement (repair kit)*.

*Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Catalogue

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER

Secure switch unit (1) to cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Switch Unit And Cover

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Clip light unit (1) into cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Light Unit With Cover

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Insert retaining lugs on switching mat (1) correctly into designated guides on board (2).

Connect USIS sensor plug connections (3) to board (2).

NOTE: USIS sensors (3) are used only when anti-theft alarm system is fitted.

Fig 3: Identifying Switching Mat, USIS Sensor Plug Connections And Board

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Insert USIS sensors (1) in direction of arrow into frame (2).

NOTE: USIS sensors (1) are used only when anti-theft alarm system is fitted.

Fig 4: Inserting USIS Sensors Into Frame

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Clip frame (1) into cover (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Clip Frame With Cover

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Turn board (1) over in direction of arrow and connect plug connection (2) to board (1).

Fig 6: Turning Board

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Version from 08/2009:

Rotate PCB (1) in direction of arrow.

Wind cable (2) in direction of arrow and connect with PCB (1).

Fig 7: Rotating PCB And Wind Cable

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Clip board (1) onto frame (2).

Installation note:

Make sure guide (3) is correctly seated in frame (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Board On Frame And Guide

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Installation note:

If anti-theft alarm system is fitted, make sure USIS sensor lead (1) is correctly seated in retaining tabs (2) on frame (3).

Fig 9: Identifying USIS Sensor Lead And Retaining Tabs On Frame

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Clip light pressed screen (1) into light unit (2).

Installation note:

Make sure pin (3) is correctly seated on board (4).

Fig 10: Identifying Light Pressed Screen On Light Unit And Pins On Board

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Install bulbs (1) in light pressed screen (2).

Installation note:

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 11: Identifying Bulbs On Light Pressed Screen

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Screw down base (1) to roof switch cluster (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Roof Switch Cluster With Base

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Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING