Left Rear Window Switch E52 / Right Rear Window Switch E54, removing and installing

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector For Window Regulator Switch And For Ashtray Illumination

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Removing 

• Remove rear door trim → 70 - INTERIOR TRIM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
• Remove bolts - arrows  -.
• Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1  - for window regulator switch and for ashtray illumination - 2  -.
• Remove armrest at door trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Rear Window Switch

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• Carefully release catches - arrows  - using a small screwdriver.
• Pull rear window switch - 1  - downward out of switch mount.

Installing 

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

• Press switch into switch mount until catches engage.
• Install rear door trim → 70 - INTERIOR TRIM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Tightening torque