61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light operating facility

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON LEFT

Removal

Release all screws (1) and detach light operating facility (2) from left decorative strip (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Light Operating Facility, Decorative Strip And Screws

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Installation

Join light operating facility (2) to left decorative strip (3).

Tighten all screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Light Operating Facility, Decorative Strip And Screws

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Required follow-up work

Install DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AT LEFT