61 31 241 Removing and Installing/Replacing Engine Hood Contact Switch

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Pull engine hood contact switch (2) in direction of arrow and feed out of microfilter air duct (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Contact Switch, Plug Connection & Microfilter Air Duct

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