61 31 035 Removing and installing/replacing switch for steering column adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .

Unclip steering column adjustment switch (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Uncliping Steering Column Adjustment Switch

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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