61 31 175 Removing and installing/replacing switch for slide/tilt sunroof

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT ROOFLINER TRIM

Press catches (1) and unclip switch for sunroof (2) in direction of arrow from front roofliner trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Roofliner Trim And Catches

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Installation:

Initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF.