61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit

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NOTE: When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM LEFT

Removal:

Loosen the screws (2) on the light operating unit (1).

Remove the light operating unit (1) from the bottom instrument panel trim panel (3).

Fig 1: Light Operating Unit Screws Location

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Installation:

Insert the light operating unit (1) into the bottom instrument panel trim panel (3).

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 61 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Light Operating Unit Screws Location

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