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Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Controller



61 31 195 Removing And Installing (replacing) Front Controller (from 10/2009)







IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
Before dismantling it make absolutely sure, whether the controller is installed with the status before or after Life Cycle Impulse (LCI).







NOTE: The number of buttons and shape of controller can vary depending on vehicle type.

Before LCI: Controller (1) has buttons on bottom only.

After LCI: Controller (2) has buttons top and bottom.

NOTE: These repair instructions describe the removal and installation (replacement) of controller (2)







IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
The button for the controller must not be removed







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove Center console trim







IMPORTANT: Risk of damage.

Carefully raise catches (1) on controller holder (3) and remove controller (2) towards top.

Installation:
Make sure controller (2) is correctly engaged in controller holder (3).







Replacement:
Carry out vehicle programming/encoding.