Access/Start Authorization Switch (E415)

Access/Start Authorization Switch (E415)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Special pliers (VAS 6339)

• The induction coil for the immobilizer is secured to the access/start authorization switch (E415) and cannot be replaced separately.

• If the induction coil is malfunctioning, the access/start authorization switch must be replaced.

• If the access/start authorization switch is replaced, no adaptation of the immobilizer is necessary.

• The lock in the access/start authorization switch is not coded mechanically.

• The keys must therefore not be replaced when the access/start authorization switch is replaced; the current keys continue to match.

Removing

- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover.

- Remove the right impact bar.

- Remove the Multi Media Interface (MMI) screen cover.

- Remove the instrument cluster gap cover.

- Remove the bolt - 2 - for the trim - 1 -.






- Insert the (VAS 6339) through the trim flaps.






- Position the tips of the (VAS 6339) on both holes - A arrows - on the access/start authorization switch - 2 -.

- Press the (VAS 6339) together - B arrows - to spread the tips of the pliers and release the trim retaining tabs.

- Hold the (VAS 6339) pressed with one hand and remove the trim - 1 - with the other hand - arrow C -.

• Only use the (VAS 6339) to release. Remove the trim by hand.

- Remove bolt - 2 -.






- Remove the access/start authorization switch - 1 - from the instrument panel and into the passenger compartment.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 3 - by sliding the retainer - 4 - up - arrow - and pressing the release in.

Installing

• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Access/Start Authorization Switch Bolt Tightening Specification ] Service and Repair.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Install the instrument cluster gap cover.

- Install the MMI screen cover.

- Install the right impact bar.

- Install the driver side instrument panel cover.