61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

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 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: Identifying Light Control Unit, Fastening Points And Removal Direction

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Replacement:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Catches, Light Control Unit, Trim And Removal Direction

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