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) . See 51 16... REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT INSERT (ON STORAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM) .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Locks, Seat Heating And Trim

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