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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2007530XI 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 536 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)31 SWITCH61 31 152 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT IN CENTER ARMREST AT FRONT

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, Standard

61 31 152 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit In Center Armrest At Front

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 61 31 152 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit In Center Armrest At Front

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NOTE:

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

Special Tools Required:

00 9 341

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove center armrest (front). Refer to 51 16 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTER ARMREST (FRONT) .

CAUTION: To avoid damage, place center armrest on a suitable surface.

Disconnect plug connections (1) from control unit in center armrest (2).

Fig 1: Plug Connections And Center Armrest Control Unit

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Release screws (1).

Lever out front center armrest trim (2) with special tool 00 9 341 and remove and direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Screws, Center Armrest Trim, Special Tool (00 9 341) And Removal Direction

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Unlock catches (1), feed out control unit in center armrest (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Catches, Center Armrest Control Unit And Removal Directions

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming.
Coding.
Car & Key Memory.
CD "CIP".

Fig 4: Programming Equipment
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RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.