61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove middle trim for instrument panel. Refer to 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Unclip switch cluster in center console (1) all round and remove from middle trim for instrument panel (2).

Fig 1: View Of Switch Cluster In Center Console

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .