61 31 204 Replacing seat adjustment switch combination (semi-electric front seat)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove outer cover on front seat. Refer to 52 17 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .

Lever out seat adjustment control button (1) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Adjustment Control Button Using Assembly Wedge

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Unlock catches (1) in direction of arrow and remove seat adjustment switch combination (2) from cover (3).

Fig 2: Removing Seat Adjustment Switch Combination From Cover

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