61 31 197 Removing and installing/renewing center console operating facility

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage.
Center console operating facility must not be pried out from the outside.

Release latch mechanisms (1) and press operating facility (2) out of trim (3).

Fig 1: Pressing Operating Facility Out Of Trim

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Replacement:

Release catches (1) on both sides.

Remove operating unit (2) in direction of arrow from cover (3).

Remount trim (3).

Fig 2: Removing Operating Unit From Cover

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms

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