61 31 052 Removing And Installing (Or Replacing Version Without CCC) Center Console Switch Cluster (After 03/2007)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove middle trim for instrument panel  . See 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Disconnect plug connection of ribbon cable (1).

Unclip center console switch cluster (2) from lower retaining tabs (3) and upper retaining tabs (5) and remove from middle instrument panel trim (4).

Installation: 

Make sure center console switch cluster (2) engages correctly in upper retaining tabs (5) and lower retaining tabs (3).

Make sure wiring harnesses are correctly routed.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper & Lower Retaining Tab With Center Console Switch Cluster

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