61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

Necessary preliminary work: 

• REMOVE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM

Removal: 

Release all screws (1).

Remove controller (2) from center console trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Controller, Center Console Trim And Screws

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Installation: 

Mount controller (2) on center console trim (3) and tighten with screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Controller, Center Console Trim And Screws

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Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Required follow-up work: 

• REMOVE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM