84 31 550 Removing and installing/replacing hands-free microphone, driver's side

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Lever out microphone cover (1) at front in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove microphone cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Microphone Cover

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Unlock retaining lug (1) and feed out hands-free microphone (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Arrow on hands-free microphone (2) points in direction of travel.

Fig 2: Removing Hands-Free Microphone

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IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the handsfree microphone or emergency call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency call system).
After fitting, read out fault memory and if necessary delete entries.