61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT

Lever out trim of light control unit (2) with special tool 00 9 317 WEDGE at fastening points (1) and pull back in direction of arrow.

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connection, remove trim of light control unit (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Back Light Control Unit Trim

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Replacement 

Unlock catches (1) and unclip light control unit (2) from trim (3).

Fig 2: Removing Light Control Unit From Trim

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