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61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Fit special tool 00 9 341 at side as illustrated.

Lever out lighting control unit (1) all round.

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connection, remove lighting control unit (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 341)
G04789444Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

If necessary, remove felt strip (1) from instrument panel (2).

Installation: 

Make sure lighting control unit is correctly seated in instrument panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Felt Strip From Instrument Panel
G04789445Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.