61 31 115 Replacing rocker switch for side-window operation

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Pass a feeler gauge at arrowed positions (1 to 4) between door trim panel and toggle switch and press down retaining clips.

Raise toggle switch at relevant position until retaining clip slides out of door trim panel.

Pull out toggle switch and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Toggle Switch

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NOTE: Retaining clips (1) may get caught up under door trim panel when toggle switch is levered out.
If necessary, remove door trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clips

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