61 31 195 Removing and installing front controller

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required:

Removal:

Lever out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 327 .

Feed out cover (1) from guide in arrow direction.

Fig 1: Feeding Out Cover From Guide

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1) and feed out controller (2) from guide in arrow direction.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws From Guide

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and disconnect connector (1) on controller (2).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector On Controller

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Connect connector (1) to controller (2).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector On Controller

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Ensure correct cable routing (1).

Guide (2) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 5: Locating Correct Cable Routing

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Join controller (2) in guide in arrow direction.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 5AZ .

NOTE: Ensure controller (2) is correctly fitted in guide.

Fig 6: Joining Controller In Guide

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Guide and clamp on cover (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 7: Locating Guide And Clamp On Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Join cover (1) in arrow direction.

NOTE: Ensure cover (1) is correctly fitted in guide.

Fig 8: Locating Join Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.