61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing lighting control unit

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Special tools required:

64 1 020 . See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Attach special tool 64 1 020 at openings (1) and lever out catches (2).

Pull back lighting control unit (3).

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connection, remove lighting control unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Openings, Catches And Lighting Control Unit

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Installation:

Make sure clips (1) are correctly seated on trim of lighting control unit (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Lighting Control Unit And Clips

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