2006 BMW 760LiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

61 31 156 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit In Center Armrest At Rear

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required: 

  • 00 9 341
NOTE: Fold down center armrest. Open upper armrest section.

Lever out front oddments tray (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Version With Eject Box Only: 

Remove eject box. Refer to 84 11 615 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EJECT BOX (IN REAR CENTER ARMREST) .

Version With Center Armrest Storage Tray (2) Only: 

Attach special tools 00 9 341 as illustrated.

Unclip oddments tray in center armrest (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Center Armrest, Front Oddments Tray, Special Tool (00 9 341) And Removal Direction
G03293855Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Pull back control unit in center armrest at rear (3), lift at front and feed out towards top.

Fig 2: Plug Connection, Screws, Center Armrest Control Unit And Removal Direction
G03293856Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock covers (1) and fold up.

Disconnect all ribbon cables (2).

Remove control unit in center armrest at rear (3).

Fig 3: Covers, Ribbon Cables And Rear Armrest Control Unit
G03293857Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

  • Programming.
  • Coding.
  • Car & Key Memory.
  • CD "CIP".
    Fig 4: Programming Equipment
    G03293858Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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