61 31 257 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right rear cabin monitor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove upper rear panel from front seat backrest on left or right. See 52 17 205 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH REAR PANELS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LONG VERSION) .

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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