61 31 052 Removing and installing (replacing) center console switch cluster (up to 03/2007)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove MIDDLE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Unclip switch cluster in center console (1) all round and remove from middle trim for instrument panel (2).

Fig 1: Unclipping Switch Cluster In Centre Console

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .