61 31 704 Replacing center console operating facility (from 07/2012)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove center console operating unit  . See 61 31 197 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CENTER CONSOLE OPERATING FACILITY  or 61 31 197 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER CONSOLE OPERATING UNIT (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) 

Graphic shows repair kit for center console operating facility  .

Function keys (4) absolutely must be clipped to the correct position.

Incorrect assignment may result in damage to the operating element (1) or functional impairment.

Populate symbol elements (2) and function keys (4) on operating facility (1) according to the design of the used part, no blind caps are installed, rather blocking elements (5) are placed under the corresponding function keys (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Repair Kit

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Insert operating element (1) with symbol elements (2) and chrome frame (3).

Insert operating element (1) with function key (4) and, if necessary, blocking elements (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Operating Element With Symbol Elements And Chrome Frame

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Removing function key from operating element (e.g. if inserted incorrectly): 

Lever out function key (1) with special tool 00 9 321 out of operating facility (2).

Check locking lugs on function key (1), these must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Checking Locking Lugs On Function Key

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