61 31 016 Removing and installing/replacing the travel direction dimmer switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove AIRBAG UNIT .
Remove STEERING WHEEL
Remove FRONT STEERING COLUMN SHROUD

Release screws (1) and remove the travel direction dimmer switch (2) to the rear.

Fig 1: Removing Turn Indicator/Headlight Dipping Switch

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