61 31 193 Removing and installing/replacing button unit (menu/voice input)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM .

Unlock catches (2) and feed button unit (1) in direction of arrow out of controller.

Fig 1: Unlocking Catches And Button Unit Out Of Controller

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove button unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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