61 31 204 Replacing operating unit for seat adjustment

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER FROM FRONT SEAT

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release latch mechanism (2).

Remove operating unit (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Operating Unit

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Installation note:

Catches (1) and (2) on the operating unit must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches On Operating Unit

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