Access/Start Authorization Switch

Access/Start Authorization Switch

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

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

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

• Lock in access/start authorization switch is not coded mechanically.

• Keys must therefore not be replaced when access/start authorization switch is replaced; present keys continue to match.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Special pliers (VAS 6339)

Removing

- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover.

- On USA vehicles, remove the right impact bar.

- Remove the 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 (E415) - 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 connector - 3 - by sliding the retainer - 4 - up - arrow - and pressing the release.

Installing

• Tightening specification => [ Access/start authorization
switch tightening specification ] Steering Column Switch Module and Electronic Ignition Lock Assembly Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Install the instrument cluster gap cover.

- Install the MMI screen cover.

- On USA vehicles, install the right impact bar.

- Install the driver side instrument panel cover.