51 16 170 Removing and installing function carrier on panel for instrument panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove audio system controller, refer to 65 12 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing Function Carrier

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Pull out function carrier (2) slightly and disconnect plug connection (3).

Remove function carrier (2).