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 work

Remove COVER FROM FRONT SEAT .

Release screws (1).

Raise operating unit for seat adjustment (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Adjustment Operating Unit With Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove operating unit for seat adjustment.

Fig 2: Identifying Operating Unit Plug Connection

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