61 31 033 Removing and installing light switch unit

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Unclip left wooden finisher, refer to 51 16 221 REPLACING A CLIPPED-IN TRIM (DECORATIVE STRIP ON PANEL FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, FRONT OR REAR DOOR) .

Remove left glovebox, refer to 51 16 350 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT GLOVE BOX .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Press switch unit up a little through glovebox aperture and then slide back.

Fig 2: Pressing Switch Unit Up Through Glovebox Aperture

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Unlock plug and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Plug

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