61 31 054 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster (with CCC/ASK)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove decorative strip on instrument panel on right  . See 51 45 263 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM ON RIGHT .
• Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner  . See 64 11 378 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITH CCC/ASK) .

Unclip trim (3) at fastening points (1) and (2).

Feed out associated ribbon cable and remove trim (3) complete with center console switch cluster (4).

Fig 1: Removing Trim Complete With Centre Console Switch Cluster

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Replacement: 

Unclip center console switch cluster (1) at fastening points (2) and (4) and remove.

Installation: 

Make sure center console switch cluster (1) engages correctly in upper fastening points (4) and lower fastening points (2).

Fig 2: Uncliping Centre Console Switch Cluster

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