61 31 054 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster (with CCC/ASK)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Decorative Strip On Instrument Panel On Right
Remove Operator Unit For Heater/Air Conditioner

Unclip trim (3) at fastening points (1) and (2).

Feed out associated ribbon cable and remove trim (3) complete with center console switch cluster (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Console Switch Cluster, Trim, Fastening Points And Removal Direction

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Replacement:

Unclip center console switch cluster (1) at fastening points (2) and (4) and remove.

NOTE: Ribbon cable (3) of center console switch cluster (1) leads to heater/air conditioner operator unit.

Installation:

Make sure center console switch cluster (1) engages correctly in upper fastening points (4) and lower fastening points (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Fastening Points, Ribbon Cable, Centre Console Switch Cluster And Removal Direction

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