63 31 176 Removing and installing/replacing LED for center armrest storage compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Release cable tie (1).

Press LED (2) out of center armrest storage compartment (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Armrest Storage Compartment, LED And Cable Tie

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Detach trim (1) from LED (2).

Remove LED (2) from center armrest storage compartment (3).

Installation:

Make sure trim (1) is correctly seated on LED for center armrest storage compartment (2).

Make sure electrical lead is correctly laid.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Armrest Storage Compartment, LED And Trim

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