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Keyless Start Control Module: Service and Repair




61 35 950 - Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for comfort access system





Important!
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge).

Note:
The comfort access system is a radio-based system and can be interfered with by radio waves from other systems (e.g. mobile phone).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel 51 47 101 Removing and Installing/Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

- Disconnect battery negative lead Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead

- Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left 51 45 181 Removing and Installing/Replacing Bottom Right Trim For Instrument Panel





Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock catch (2) in direction of arrow and remove control unit for comfort access system (3) from device carrier (4).

Installation Note:
Make sure control unit (3) is correctly seated in device carrier (4).





Replacement:
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