61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right seat heating (rear, long version)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR INSERT (IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT)

Press locks (1) together and press switches for seat heating (2) out of trim (3).

Fig 1: Pressing Switches For Seat Heating

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