61 31 018 Removing and installing/replacing cruise control switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Remove STEERING WHEEL
Remove FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM

Release screws (1) and remove cruise control switch (2) towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Cruise Control Switch And Screws

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