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. See 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (COMFORT) .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Hooks, Seat Adjustment Switch And Rear Panel

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