61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove MIDDLE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Disconnect plug connection (1) and expose ribbon cable up to center console switch cluster (2).

Unclip center console switch cluster (2) at retaining points (3).

Remove center console switch cluster (2) in direction of arrow from instrument panel trim.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Centre Console Switch Cluster And Retaining Points

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