61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Decorative Strip On Instrument Panel On Right

Unclip switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking (1) in direction of arrow from right instrument panel decorative strip (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Hazard Warning Flashers/Central Locking Switch And Right Instrument Panel Decorative Strip

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