61 31 014 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch

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IMPORTANT: Incorrectly installed start/stop switch may cause the start/stop switch or MSA button to jam.
In the case of a fault message "Jammed start/stop switch or MSA button" check before replacing whether the start/stop switch has been correctly installed in the cover and is de-energised!
If necessary install the existing start/stop switch again and perform a functional check!

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE .

Release screws (1) and remove Start/Stop switch (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Start/Stop Switch With Screws

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Installation note:

Only F10/F11/F12/F13/F18:

The tab of the start/stop switch (1) be installed below the tab (2)!

Fig 2: Identifying Start/Stop Switch With Tab

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