61 31 016 Removing and installing/replacing the travel direction dimmer switch

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD 
• Remove AIRBAG UNIT .
• Remove STEERING WHEEL
• Remove FRONT STEERING COLUMN SHROUD

Release screws (1) and remove the travel direction dimmer switch (2) to the rear.

Fig 1: Removing Turn Indicator/Headlight Dipping Switch

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