61 35 095 Removing and installing control unit/module for seat heating (rear seat)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

REMOVE AND INSTALL REAR SEAT .

Unlock control unit for seat heating (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull control unit for seat heating (1) backward out of holder (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Out Seat Heating Control Unit

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove control unit for seat heating (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Heating Control Unit With Plug Connections

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Installation:

Make sure mount (1) and retaining lugs (3) of control unit for seat heating (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Mount, Retaining Lugs And Control Unit For Seat Heating

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