61 31 057 Removing And Installing Switch Unit In Center Console
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Remove heating controls. 64 11 749 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER CONTROL (AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING)
Press out switch unit (1) through opening for heating controls.
Disconnect plug.