61 31 214 Removing and installing / replacing switch for electronic damper control

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Insert two feeler gauges (approx. 0.25) into side of switch, press together the clips, then pull switch forward.

Fig 1: Removing Switch

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Press together clips and remove connector.

Fig 2: Removing Connector

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