65 82 300 Removing and installing (replacing) Touchbox controller control unit

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 65 82 300 Removing and installing (replacing) Touchbox controller control unit
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Version with air duct: 

Loosen the screws (1).

Remove Touchbox (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Touchbox And Screws
G09929706Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Version without air duct: 

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release latch mechanisms at marked points.

Remove Touchbox (2).

Fig 2: Locating Touchbox Plug Connection
G09929707Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

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.