66 12 100 Removing and installing/replacing slide-in unit for radio-operated key

2011 BMW 1MSECTION 66 12 100 Removing and installing/replacing slide-in unit for radio-operated key
IMPORTANT: In the event of complaint "slide-in unit for radio-operated key jams or can not be retained", carry out following checks before replacement:
  1. Check both sides of plug connection of ribbon cable (2) to slide-in unit for radio-operated key (1) for correct locking (3).
  2. Check ribbon cable (4) for damage.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ribbon Cable And Radio-Operated Key
    G09852650Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If required, lock plug connection of ribbon cable (2) correctly and carry out function check.
If this rectifies fault pattern, do notΒ  replace slide-in unit for radio-operated key.

Necessary preliminary tasks:Β 

Release screws (1).

Pull back slide-in unit for radio-operated key (2) with corresponding ribbon cable.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unlock and disconnect associated plug connection for ribbon cable.

Replace the ribbon cable if damaged.

The ribbon cable leads to:

Remove slide-in unit for radio-operated key (2).

RENDER: 1.0x

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