Special tools required:

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Remove and install center armrest (front). Refer to 51 16 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE ARMREST (FRONT) .

CAUTION: Set down center armrest on a suitable surface.

Release screws (1).

Lever out front center armrest trim (2) with special tool 00 9 341 and remove and direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Levering Out Front Center Armrest Trim

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Disconnect plug connections (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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Release screws (1).

Feed out switch combination for seat adjustment (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Switch Combination For Seat Adjustment

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Installation:

Make sure guides (1) are correctly seated in mountings (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Guides In Mountings

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