61 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON RIGHT

Press catches (1) together and unclip Start/Stop switch (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Unclipping Start/Stop Switch

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