61 35 015 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit For Car Access System

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 35 015 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit For Car Access System
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IMPORTANT:

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

IMPORTANT:

Carefully unlock and disconnect associated plug connection for ribbon cable (1).

Replace ribbon cable (1) if

  • plug connection for ribbon cable (1) is damaged
  • control unit for Car Access System (3) is replaced

The ribbon cable leads to the ignition starter switch. 

Release screw (4) and remove control unit for Car Access System (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit For Car Access System
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Installation: 

Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit For Car Access System And Guide
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Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ CODING

Version with independent heating:

Initialize all INDEPENDENT HEATING REMOTE CONTROLS .

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.