61 31 090 Removing and installing / replacing switch for left or right seat heating

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Up To 12/2001:

Remove rear center console. Refer to 51 16 217 REPLACING REAR CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove seat heating switch.

From 12/2001:

CAUTION: Do not use excessive force for following operation:

Release switch unit (1) from front center console (in direction shown).

Fig 1: Removing Switch Unit From Front Centre Console

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Disconnect connectors (1) and remove switch unit.

Install Hint:

Ensure all metal clips (2) are located correctly.

Fig 2: Locating Switch Unit Connectors

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