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Antitheft and Alarm Systems: Application and ID




NOTE: Vehicles for Great Britain and Belgium are equipped with an alarm siren and tilt sensor in addition to the standard alarm system. M 590 (lid release locks) is also standard equipment in these vehicles.


Removing alarm siren and tilt sensor
1. Remove cover for fluid reservoir (air conditioning).
2. Pull off connector on the alarm siren.
3. Pull off connector on the tilt sensor.







4. Undo nut.

Removing and installing actuating element for lid release
1. Remove handle liner.
2. Remove bracket with actuating elements.







3. Undo fastening screws.