61 31 199 Removing and installing/replacing switch combination for rear cabin seat adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LOWER REAR PANEL FROM FRONT SEAT BACKREST ON RIGHT

Unlock retaining hooks (1) and press seat adjustment switch (2) out of rear panel (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Adjustment Switch And Retaining Hooks

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