61 31 049 Removing and installing/replacing switch for blower - 3rd seat row -

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Special tools required:

Lever out ventilation grille (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow from 3rd seat row center console (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Ventilation Grille With Special Tool (00 9 341) From 3rd Seat Row Centre Console

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Unclip operating unit (1) in front area with special tool 64 1 020 from 3rd seat row center console (2).

Feed operating unit (1) in direction of arrow out of 3rd seat row center console (2) until guides (3) are released.

Fold operating unit (1) forwards.

Fig 2: Feeding Operating Unit Out Of 3rd Seat Row Centre Console

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Unlock retaining lugs (1) and feed switch for 3rd seat row blower (2) in direction of arrow out of operating unit (3).

Disconnect plug connection (4) and remove switch for 3rd seat row blower (2).

Installation:

Detent lugs (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Ensure correct seating and engagement of switch for 3rd seat row blower (2) on operating unit (1) and of operating unit (1) on 3rd seat row center console (5).

Fig 3: Unlocking Retaining Lugs And Switch For 3rd Seat Row Blower

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