Front ashtray light, removing and installing

Fig 1: Pulling Climatronic Control Module J255 (Control Head) Out Of Mounting Frame

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Removing

CAUTION:

Reach from bottom into recesses into recesses at Climatronic Control Module J255 (control head).
Pull Climatronic Control Module J255 (control head) out of mounting frame - arrows -.
Put Climatronic Control Module J255 (control head) down on center console on rag to prevent surfaces from damage.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors In Sequence By Releasing Catches

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Disconnect electrical harness connectors in sequence - A D - by releasing catches - F -.
Disconnect electrical harness connector - E -.

Fig 3: Removing Gap Cover Above Ashtray

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Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Releasing Ashtray Using Screwdriver In Opening

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Open front ashtray.
Remove insert of front ashtray.
Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.
Release ashtray - 3 - using a screwdriver - arrow -, attach screwdriver at opening - 4 - to do so.

Fig 5: Releasing Retaining Wedge And Removing Ashtray Illumination Toward Rear

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Release retaining wedge - 2 - in - direction of arrow - and remove ashtray illumination - 1 - toward rear.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Ashtray housing to front center console frame	3