Access/Start Authorization Switch Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to MMI SCREEN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the instrument cluster gap cover from the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -2- for the trim -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Panel (1) And Screw (2)

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-- Insert the Ignition Lock Pliers:VAS6339  through the trim covers.

Fig 2: Insert VAS 6339 Through Trim Covers

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-- Position the tips of the Ignition Lock Pliers:VAS6339  on both holes -A arrows- on the access/start authorization switch -E415- -2-.

-- Press the Ignition Lock Pliers :VAS6339  together in direction of -B arrows- to spread the tips of the pliers and release the trim retaining tabs.

-- Hold the Ignition Lock Pliers :VAS6339  pressed with one hand and remove the trim -1- with the other hand in direction of -arrow C-.