61 31 197 Remove and install/replace center console operating facility

Preliminary work needed:

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

Release detents (1) and press operating unit (2) out of trim (3).

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Replacement:

Release catches (1) on both sides.

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

Remount trim (3).

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Installation note:

Detents (1) must not be damaged or missing.

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