61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

2010 BMW 328i 2D Convertible, N52, StandardSECTION 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

Necessary preliminary tasks:Β 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage

Install knob for controller only when controller is installed.

Release screws (1).

Feed controller (2) in direction of arrow out of trim (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Controller, Trim And Removal Direction
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Replacement:Β 

Carry out Vehicle Programming/CodingΒ Β 

RENDER: 1.0x

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