61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing lighting control unit

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

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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: Removing Lighting Control Unit Using Special Tool

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Lighting Control Unit Clips

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