61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket (long version)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR INSERT (IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT)

Press locks (1) together and press headphones connection socket (2) out of trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Headphones Connection Socket And Locks

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