61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right seat-heating (rear)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRESH AIR GRILLE IN REAR CABIN

Unlock seat-heating switch (1) at points (2) and remove from cover (3) in upward direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat-Heating Switch And Cover

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs

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