61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console control panel

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove IHKA CONTROL PANEL

Removal:

Remove screw (1).

Unclip center console control panel (2) from center console.

Fig 1: Locating Center Console Control Panel

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) on center console control panel (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector On Center Console Control Panel

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Installation:

Connect connector (1) to center console control panel (2).

NOTE: Clamps on center console control panel (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector On Center Console Control Panel

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Clip center console control panel (2) into center console.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 4AZ .

Fig 4: Locating Center Console Control Panel

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